Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Hemel Hempstead. Classes run at West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus. This full-time daytime bricklaying qualification runs for 33 weeks, giving you a solid grounding in the practical and technical skills bricklaying work demands. You'll cover core construction techniques used on site, from setting out and laying bricks to reading plans and working safely. A level 1 bricklaying certificate is a recognised first step toward a career in construction.
Who this course is for
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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 setting out and marking up for bricklaying work.
You'll practise mixing and applying mortar to the correct consistency.
You'll learn how to read and interpret basic construction drawings and plans.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll learn how to use and maintain the hand tools and equipment used in bricklaying.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test your skills and knowledge directly. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying techniques to the required standard. West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus will carry out an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Herts College Hemel Hempstead 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 your trade skills.
Groundworker: foundations and groundwork alongside bricklaying teams.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscaping bricklaying work.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step if you want to work as a bricklayer. Covers more complex techniques and is the level most employers look for in a trained bricklayer.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the on-site NVQ route that leads toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most construction employers require.
Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying: for those aiming toward supervisory or advanced trade roles.
