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Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Yeovil

CostFREE
Duration266 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, Monday to Friday, daytime. This City and Guilds bricklaying qualification is designed for those with no prior training in bricklaying. You'll build practical hand skills and the theoretical knowledge that underpins the trade. The course runs for 266 hours across the academic year, starting September 2026. If you don't yet hold a maths or English qualification at grade 4 or above, you'll study those alongside the bricklaying classes.

Who this course is for

Year 1 Bricklaying is designed for those who have not had any prior training in bricklaying. Studying on this programme will develop a range of basic practical hand skills and theoretical knowledge.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D - E) or above

What you will learn

  • You'll practise basic bricklaying techniques using hand tools and building materials.
  • You'll learn the principles of setting out, bonding, and laying bricks to line and level.
  • You'll develop an understanding of building materials and when each is used.
  • You'll gain theoretical knowledge of the construction industry and how bricklaying fits within it.
  • You'll take part in site visits, guest speaker sessions, and toolbox talks linked to real industry practice.
  • You'll study maths and English alongside the bricklaying content if you don't already hold grade 4 or above in those subjects.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in industry-specific practical workshops and dedicated theory sessions. You'll be assessed through hands-on activities in the workshop and written theory work. Tutorials run for one hour each week. The course is classroom and workshop based, running full-time, Monday to Friday.

What you will need to bring

Yeovil College recommends purchasing your own hand tools and a course textbook to support your studies. You'll receive a kit list on new students day so you know exactly what to get before the course begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer, starting with this level 1 bricklaying qualification.
  • Bricklaying apprentice: move directly into a paid apprenticeship in bricklaying or a related trade.
  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work while you build toward further bricklaying qualifications.
  • Trowel trades operative: broader site role covering bricklaying and related masonry tasks.

What you could study next

Most learners move on to the Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (Year 2 at Yeovil College), which develops more advanced practical skills. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying is the qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card, needed for most permanent site roles. A bricklaying apprenticeship is another strong next step, combining paid work with structured training toward Level 2 and beyond.

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