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Free Level 3 Bricklaying Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Bricklaying Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day.

This bricklaying qualification builds on Level 2 skills and takes you to an advanced level. You'll cover health and safety in construction, advanced bricklaying techniques, decorative and complex masonry, and structural work. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with the City and Guilds Technical Occupational Entry in Bricklaying Diploma at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course builds on your Level 2 skills and prepares you for a career as an advanced bricklayer. It is based on the Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying (Qualification Aim: 61062108).

You will develop advanced practical skills and in-depth knowledge required to carry out complex brickwork tasks to industry standards.

Units covered include:

  • Health and safety in construction
  • Advanced bricklaying techniques
  • Decorative and complex masonry work
  • Structural and reinforced masonry
  • Setting out complex structures
  • Repair and maintenance of brickwork

Training takes place in industry-standard workshops and classrooms, combining practical work with theory sessions.

Entry requirements

  • Level 2 Brickwork qualification
  • GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above (preferred)

You will be interviewed for this course and should demonstrate commitment to working in the construction industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply advanced bricklaying techniques to complex construction tasks.
  • You'll carry out decorative and complex masonry work to industry standards.
  • You'll understand structural brickwork and reinforcement methods.
  • You'll follow health and safety practices on construction sites.
  • You'll plan and manage brickwork tasks with greater independence.
  • You'll interpret technical drawings and specifications for advanced projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is based on practical tasks and observations that demonstrate your skills to industry standards. You'll also complete written assignments covering the underpinning knowledge for each unit. An interview is part of the enrolment process, where you'll show your commitment to working in construction.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer, carries out advanced brickwork on residential and commercial builds.
  • Masonry specialist, works on decorative and complex stonework projects.
  • Site supervisor, oversees bricklaying teams on construction sites.
  • Self-employed bricklayer, takes on contracts directly for clients.
  • Restoration bricklayer, works on heritage and listed buildings.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying, the on-site qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card for bricklayers.
  • Higher National Certificate in Construction, a step toward site management or surveying roles.
  • Construction Site Supervisor qualification, for those moving into a supervisory or foreman role on site.
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