Free Level 3 Bricklaying Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. This full-time, daytime bricklaying course takes one year to complete. You'll develop advanced bricklaying skills, covering complex structures, setting out, and technical drawing. Check the college website for the latest entry requirements; if you're unsure whether this level is right for you, an initial assessment will help confirm it. A level 3 bricklaying qualification opens doors to skilled site work and self-employment.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll set out and build complex brick and block structures to industry standards.
You'll read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
You'll apply mortar and bonding techniques for a range of wall types.
You'll construct arches, piers, and decorative brickwork features.
You'll work safely and follow construction site health and safety regulations.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand materials, their properties, and how to select them for different jobs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on workshops at The Sheffield College. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, with written or knowledge-based assessments covering technical understanding. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to show your competence across the qualification's units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: skilled site work on residential and commercial builds.
Self-employed bricklayer: take on contracts and run your own work.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and rural construction work.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintain older brickwork.
Construction site supervisor: with further experience, move into site management.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Bricklaying: an NVQ gained on-site through an apprenticeship or employment, which supports your CSCS Skilled Worker card application.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment: a higher-level route into site management, surveying, or construction technology roles.
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying (Level 3): combine paid work with structured training if you move into employment.
