Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Andover. Classes run full-time during the day at Sparsholt College Andover Campus. This is a structured, hands-on bricklaying qualification covering the core skills you need to start working in construction. The course runs for around 340 hours. You'll cover bricklaying techniques, materials, and safe working practices. It's a solid starting point if you're heading toward a career as a bricklayer.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll learn how to set out and build walls to given specifications.
You'll understand how to read and work from construction drawings.
You'll learn safe working practices on construction sites.
You'll develop knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in bricklaying.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through practical tasks where you demonstrate your bricklaying skills, and written or short-answer questions to test your knowledge. You'll be assessed against the City and Guilds standard throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover 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, supporting bricklaying and groundwork teams on site
Hod carrier, supplying bricks and mortar to bricklayers on site
Dry stone waller, specialist masonry work in rural and heritage settings
Repointing and restoration operative, maintaining older brick and stone structures
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: for experienced bricklayers looking to qualify at a higher level and take on more complex work.
CSCS Card: once you hold a relevant NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS card, which most construction employers require.
