Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Chesterfield – Chesterfield College – Part-time
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £1,146 if you're not eligible. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll need Grade 3 or above in maths and English to enrol. Over the course of a year, you'll build the practical and technical foundations that bricklaying work demands. This is a solid starting point if you're working toward a career in construction.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
Entry requirements
Grade 3 in maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to line, level, and plumb.
You'll learn how to mix and apply mortar correctly.
You'll learn how to construct cavity walls and solid walls.
You'll learn how to read and interpret basic construction drawings.
You'll learn how to work safely on a construction site.
You'll learn how to set out brickwork accurately.
You'll learn how to identify and use the correct tools and materials for each task.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer (how to become a bricklayer starts here)
Bricklaying labourer (entry-level site support role)
Construction operative (general building site work)
Groundworker (foundations and drainage on construction sites)
Dry stone waller (specialist heritage and rural bricklaying work)
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds) - the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying - for experienced bricklayers looking to demonstrate advanced competence on site.
CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) - required by most employers and contractors before you work on a managed site.
