Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering safe working practices, setting out up to damp proof course, blocklaying, bricklaying skills, and cavity wall construction. You'll also learn how to read quantities and communicate on site. The course takes one year. Entry requirements are based on your GCSE results and an interview, so check the college website for the specific grades needed.
Who this course is for
Aimed at School Leavers. The course will cover an introduction to the following subjects; Safe working practices, Information relating to quantities & Communication with others, Setting out up to Damp Proof Course, Blocklaying skills , Bricklaying skills and Cavity wall construction. You will complete a number of practical projects and assessments. There are also end of unit assessments which are completed online. The practical projects you will complete as part of the training and assessment will prepare you for real life work situations.
Entry requirements
Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.
What you will learn
You'll practise safe working practices on construction tasks.
You'll learn how to calculate and interpret quantities for bricklaying work.
You'll develop communication skills for working with others on site.
You'll set out brickwork up to damp proof course level.
You'll build blocklaying skills through practical projects.
You'll develop bricklaying techniques using correct methods and materials.
You'll construct cavity walls following standard building practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical projects in the classroom and workshop. Assessment includes end-of-unit tests completed online, alongside practical assessments of the projects you build during the course. Both the practical and online elements count toward your final qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential or commercial sites.
Blocklayer: specialist work on large-scale construction projects.
Construction labourer: entry-level site work while building further skills.
Groundworker: site preparation and infrastructure work in construction.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: required for experienced bricklayers seeking a CSCS Gold card and higher-level site roles.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2: useful alongside trade qualifications and often required for apprenticeship or further study.
