Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds bricklaying qualification covers the core practical skills of the trade, from laying bricks to reading construction drawings. The course runs for around 600 hours, giving you solid hands-on time in the brickwork department. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Brickwork L1 Dip E&T (GIC00AAAL1 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 learn to lay bricks and blocks accurately to line and level.
You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar.
You'll learn to construct walls, piers, and simple structures.
You'll read and interpret basic construction drawings and specifications.
You'll follow health and safety practices on construction sites.
You'll learn to use and maintain bricklaying tools correctly.
You'll understand materials used in brickwork and how to select them.
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 alongside workshop practice. Assessment includes practical tasks and knowledge-based work set by City and Guilds. You'll be assessed on what you can do as well as what you understand.
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
Construction operative: general site work while building trade skills
Groundworker: foundations and groundwork for construction projects
Dry-lining operative: interior wall systems, entry-level site role
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 full craft recognition and higher-grade CSCS cards.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship: combine on-site work with structured training while earning a wage.
