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Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths, to join. The course covers how the construction and brickwork industries work together, health and safety on site, and how to estimate materials. You'll also develop practical bricklaying skills and work to a professional code of practice. The course takes around 12 months to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Bricklaying).

Who this course is for

This qualification will help students have a good understanding of the general construction industry and its relation to the brickwork industry, as well as how to work in a safe, professional manner to an accepted code of practice. By incorporating functional skills into the student's daily routine, they will have an understanding of how to carry out work proficiently in the brickwork trade, including adhering to relevant health and safety regulations and estimating material requirements and pricing of the work.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how the construction industry and brickwork trade relate to each other.
  • You'll practise laying bricks to a professional standard.
  • You'll follow health and safety regulations used on construction sites.
  • You'll estimate material quantities and costs for brickwork projects.
  • You'll apply functional skills, including maths and English, in a trade context.
  • You'll work safely and professionally in line with an accepted code of practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical hands-on bricklaying work. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed against the City and Guilds standard for this qualification throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer's labourer, supports qualified bricklayers on construction sites.
  • Construction site operative, carries out general tasks across a range of building projects.
  • Bricklayer, a further qualification such as a Level 2 NVQ is normally needed to work at this level independently.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, the next step toward working as a qualified bricklayer.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Bricklaying, often needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card and recognised by employers on site.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying, for those aiming to take on more complex work or supervisory roles.
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