Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Stamford. Classes run at Stamford College, full-time during the day. No formal qualifications are needed to apply; each application is reviewed individually to make sure the course is the right fit. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers the core practical and technical skills of bricklaying. It's a solid first step toward a career in construction.
Who this course is for
No formal qualifications are required for entry onto this course. All learners start at Level 1 and we review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. One of the ways we do this is through a very effective '6 weeks to success' programme that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to) Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks - subject To course availability Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy / too hard subject to course availability Incorporating English and maths GCSE in to your timetable if you don't pass at Grade 4 One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well Our course enquiries and admissions team can be contacted [email protected] should you have any further questions.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required for entry onto this course. All learners start at Level 1 and we review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. One of the ways we do this is through a very effective '6 weeks to success programme' that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to): Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks accurately using standard bonding patterns.
You'll practise mixing and applying mortar to the correct consistency.
You'll build straight, plumb, and level brick structures.
You'll learn how to read and interpret basic construction drawings.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll develop skills in setting out and measuring for brickwork.
You'll learn how to use and maintain the hand tools of the trade.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom and workshop, building and developing bricklaying techniques directly. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations. The college's '6 weeks to success' programme runs from your first day, giving you time to settle in and confirm the course is right for you, with the option to change courses if your plans shift.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stamford College 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 residential and commercial projects.
Groundworker: site preparation and groundworks, often a route into bricklaying.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscaping brickwork and stonework.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step up, covering more complex brickwork and the skills employers expect from a qualified bricklayer.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most construction sites require.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship: combine paid work on site with structured training toward a recognised qualification.
