Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. This bricklaying qualification runs for 42 weeks and covers the core practical and technical skills of the trade. You'll work toward a City and Guilds Diploma in Bricklaying, learning how to lay bricks and blocks, read construction drawings, and work safely on site. These bricklaying classes give you a solid foundation if you're heading into the construction industry.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks accurately to line, level, and plumb.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll build straight walls, corners, and simple structures.
You'll follow health and safety procedures on a construction site.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand the properties of different bricks, blocks, and mortar types.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop training. Assessment includes hands-on tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, alongside written or short-answer questions covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on the quality and accuracy of your practical work throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer, starting with site labouring roles.
Construction labourer: support bricklaying gangs on residential and commercial sites.
Hod carrier: supply bricks and mortar to bricklayers on site.
Groundworker: entry-level site work alongside bricklaying trades.
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: required for experienced bricklayers seeking advanced CSCS recognition.
Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 2: useful for apprenticeship applications and further construction training.
