Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus. This full-time daytime bricklaying qualification covers the core skills you need to start working in brickwork. The course runs for around 600 hours, giving you solid hands-on time in the brickwork department. It's a City and Guilds level 1 bricklaying certificate, so employers will recognise what you've achieved. Entry requirements are available on request; the centre will talk you through what you need before you apply.
Who this course is for
Construction Skills (Bricklaying) L1 Cert E&T (GOV00AAAL1 25/26LA) is based in the Brickwork department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll practise laying bricks to accurate lines and levels.
You'll learn how to mix and apply mortar correctly.
You'll build straight walls, corners, and simple structures.
You'll follow health and safety procedures on a construction site.
You'll read and interpret basic construction drawings and plans.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment safely.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the brickwork department at Lowestoft Campus. Classroom-based teaching covers underpinning knowledge such as materials, methods, and health and safety. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. City and Guilds sets the assessment requirements for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on site while you build experience.
Construction operative: general site work across housebuilding and commercial projects.
Groundworker: foundations and groundwork, often working alongside bricklayers.
Bricklayer (apprentice route): progress into a formal apprenticeship to qualify fully.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step toward becoming a qualified bricklayer. A Level 2 NVQ is typically what you'll need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2): combine paid work on site with structured training.
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths or English: useful if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside your trade training.
