Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Maidstone

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Maidstone. Classes run full-time at MidKent College Maidstone Campus. This level 1 bricklaying qualification takes one year and covers practical bricklaying skills, industry-standard techniques, and health and safety. You'll build speed and proficiency through hands-on tasks and create a digital portfolio of your work. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2/F or above, including English or maths. This free bricklaying course is a strong starting point for anyone looking to enter the construction trades.

Who this course is for

Gain the key practical skills needed to enter the construction industry. You will develop bricklaying skills, learn industry standard techniques and build up your proficiency and speed through practical tasks and assignments. A core component of your course will be to develop a strong ethos of practicing Health & Safety which is essential for all professions working within construction.

You will create a digital portfolio of work which will be assessed against set criteria and you will sit online theory exams. In addition to your vocational course you will also continue to study maths and English if you havent already achieved a grade 4, and these skills will be further embedded into your vocational course.

Work experience is part of your course, and your tutor will help you to find an opportunity for you to gain key employability skills like communication, team work and time keeping skills.

This full-time course includes a tutorial programme which aims to help you to become a successful independent learner, supports your well-being, provides careers guidance and advice as well as to help further develop your knowledge and skills to become active citizens who contribute positively to society.

Entry requirements

A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2/F or above, including English or maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core bricklaying techniques used across the construction industry.
  • You'll practise laying bricks to industry-standard accuracy and speed.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices essential for construction work.
  • You'll complete practical tasks and assignments to build your proficiency.
  • You'll create a digital portfolio of your work assessed against set criteria.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on tasks in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is through a digital portfolio of work, which is measured against set criteria, alongside written assignments. You'll also sit formal assessments as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Maidstone Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer, how to become a bricklayer starting with site labouring roles
  • Construction labourer, entry-level work on residential and commercial sites
  • Groundworker, supporting bricklaying and groundworks teams on site
  • Dry liner, working with internal wall systems in new builds

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS card.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying, required for experienced bricklayers seeking advanced site roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, a broader route if you want to explore other construction trades before specialising.