Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds bricklaying qualification covers both practical skills and underpinning theory. The course runs for 34 weeks. You'll need two GCSEs at grade E to G or an equivalent Entry Level 3 qualification to join. A pre-induction interview and assessment confirms the level is right for you before you start. You'll sit an externally set health and safety test plus core and subject knowledge tests as part of your assessment.
Who this course is for
This course is the starting point for people who hope to have a career in bricklaying, and consists of both practical and theory elements. Employers will expect good attendance, good behaviour, good communication skills enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as having bricklaying skills. Achievement of the qualification will be on completion of all the units, passing externally set Health and Safety test, and externally set core and subject knowledge tests
Entry requirements
2 GCSEs grade E-G equivalant, Entry Level 3, or
another relevant Entry Level qualification.
You will have a pre-induction interview/
assessment to make sure this is the right
level for you.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical bricklaying techniques, including laying bricks to line and level.
You'll learn how to mix and apply mortar correctly.
You'll study health and safety on construction sites.
You'll build knowledge of construction materials and their uses.
You'll practise reading and working from basic construction drawings.
You'll develop communication and professional skills that employers expect on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of hands-on practical sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes completing all units of the qualification, an externally set health and safety test, and externally set core and subject knowledge tests. Good attendance and behaviour are part of what employers and the course expect from you throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer. Support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
Construction operative. General site work while building bricklaying experience.
Apprentice bricklayer. Combine paid work with further bricklaying training.
Self-employed bricklayer (with further qualifications). Work on residential and commercial projects.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Bricklaying Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn and apply your skills on real construction projects.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. For experienced bricklayers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
