Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Tamworth

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Tamworth. Classes run at Tamworth College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers both the practical skills and underpinning knowledge employers expect from a bricklayer. You'll work on real brickwork tasks alongside classroom theory, developing the attendance, communication, and site-ready behaviour that construction employers look for. To apply, you'll need at least a grade 3 and a grade 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Who this course is for

The aim of the course is to develop the basic employment skills, practical skills, and knowledge required to become a competent and employable bricklayer.

It�s about preparing you to meet the needs of employers and work in the industry. The course consists of both practical and theoretical elements, and you must successfully complete both parts to achieve this qualification. Employers will expect good attendance, behaviour, and communication skills, enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, use initiative, and demonstrate bricklaying skills.

As the programme progresses, you will build upon your skills in preparation for practical assessments and knowledge tests. The programme will prepare you for employment as a skilled craftsperson. A large part of the programme is project-based, allowing you to acquire practical skills and job-related knowledge. As a college, we will reinforce the values expected in the industry to give you the skills to be successful in work and life.

Entry requirements

For this qualification applicants will need a 1 x grade 3 (or equivalent) and 1 x grade 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Applicants who hold an entry programme i.e. city and guilds 6219 applications will be considered on an individual basis

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to industry standards.
  • You'll develop skills in setting out, levelling, and building to line.
  • You'll understand the materials, tools, and equipment used in bricklaying.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret basic construction drawings.
  • You'll study health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll practise working accurately and to the tolerances employers expect.

How you will learn

The course combines practical workshop sessions with classroom-based theory. You must complete both elements to achieve the qualification. Assessment covers your practical brickwork tasks and your knowledge of the subject. Employers expect good attendance and professional behaviour throughout, and these are part of how your readiness for work is judged alongside the formal assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tamworth College 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 trade experience.
  • Bricklayer apprentice: a level 1 bricklaying qualification supports apprenticeship applications.
  • Self-employed bricklayer: once qualified at a higher level, work for yourself.

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 moving into senior or supervisory roles.
  • Bricklayer Apprenticeship (Level 2): combine paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.

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