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Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Stevenage

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact North Hertfordshire College for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Stevenage. Classes run at North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the practical and technical skills needed to build, repair, and maintain brickwork. The course runs for 36 weeks. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including maths and English at grade 2 or Entry Level Functional Skills. The centre will interview you to confirm the course is the right fit. A City and Guilds level 1 bricklaying qualification, this is a solid first step toward a career as a bricklayer.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for beginners.

Those studying bricklaying will learn a variety of skills to enable them to build, repair and maintain the countrys housing stock.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, plus maths and English at grade 2 or entry level functional skills.

We will interview you to check this is the right course for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to lay bricks to construct walls, including half-brick wall construction.
  • You'll develop skills in building to line, level, and plumb.
  • You'll practise cutting and shaping bricks to fit different bonding patterns.
  • You'll learn how to mix and apply mortar correctly.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll gain an overview of building technology and key construction terminology.
  • You'll learn how to repair and maintain existing brickwork.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory sessions and practical workshop sessions. Theory covers construction principles, building technology, and health and safety. Practical sessions give you hands-on experience with bricklaying techniques. Assessment is through practical tasks and coursework completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer, starting with trade basics.
  • Bricklaying labourer: support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
  • Construction operative: general site work across residential and commercial projects.
  • Dry stone waller: specialist brickwork and stonework for landscaping and heritage projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS card.
  • Construction Apprenticeship (Bricklaying): earn while you learn, applying your Level 1 skills on site.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the qualification many employers look for when hiring trained bricklayers.
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