Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Salford. Classes run at Salford City College City Skills, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds bricklaying qualification covers the core practical and technical skills you need to start working in bricklaying. The course runs for 33 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 1 bricklaying classes programme is the right fit, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
SchoolLeaver
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to line and level.
You'll practise setting out and building straight and curved walls.
You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll learn how to use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment safely.
You'll build cavity walls and understand their construction principles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom and workshop, working directly with bricks, mortar, and tools. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Salford City College City Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer, starting at labourer or trainee level.
Construction labourer: general site work supporting bricklaying and groundwork teams.
Groundworker: site preparation and foundations work alongside bricklaying trades.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscaping brickwork and stonework.
Repointing and restoration operative: maintenance and repair of existing brickwork.
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: for experienced bricklayers looking to demonstrate full occupational competence.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2: useful alongside trade qualifications and often required by employers and further education providers.
