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Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Broxbourne

Cost£993.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Broxbourne. Classes run full-time at Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work as a bricklayer. You'll construct brick, block, and cavity walling to current industry standards, and develop the maths and problem-solving skills the job demands. A minimum of 30 hours work experience is built into the course. Assessment is continuous through projects and end-of-unit tests.

Who this course is for

If you're visiting this page let us support your journey to show you that Brick is Best!Most people who grow up in the UK have enjoyed the warmth and certainty of a clay brick home and it may for them hold a subtle almost nostalgic quality. A mainstay of our construction industry bricklaying has existed for thousands of years with evidence of its use dating back as far as the Roman Empire.On this course you will be working to recognised industrial standards and will gain crucial underpinning knowledge and skills to prepare you for a career as a bricklayer. HRC works closely with key employers in the local area to support not only an oustanding training facility but also progressive routes into employment.

Entry requirements

A keen passion to progress and work within the construction industry.You will also complete maths and English qualifications if you havent got them already as they are essential in this industry

What you will learn

  • You'll construct brick walling to current industry standards.
  • You'll construct block walling and cavity walling.
  • You'll set out basic masonry structures up to damp proof course level.
  • You'll mix construction materials correctly.
  • You'll apply health, safety, and welfare practices on a construction site.
  • You'll develop knowledge of building principles, quantities, and construction information.
  • You'll build measuring and problem-solving skills used daily in bricklaying.

How you will learn

This is a hands-on, practical course. You'll spend most of your time constructing brickwork models in a workshop setting, working to industry standards. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You'll complete projects and end-of-unit tests to show your knowledge and practical skills. You'll also complete a minimum of 30 hours work experience as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer, how to become a bricklayer starting with this qualification.
  • Construction labourer, supporting bricklaying and masonry work on site.
  • Masonry operative, working with brick and block on residential builds.
  • Construction site worker, general site roles using practical build skills.

What you could study next

After this Level 1, a natural next step is a Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying. That qualification takes your skills further and moves you toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most construction employers require. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying is the route to senior and supervisory roles on site. The centre can advise on which route suits your goals.

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