Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Northampton – Moulton College
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,100 if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact Moulton College for more info.
Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day, over one year. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available for eligible learners. This City and Guilds bricklaying qualification covers the core skills of the trade, from laying bricks and blocks to reading construction drawings and working safely on site. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including English and maths, to enrol.
Who this course is for
4 GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll practise setting out and building walls to specified dimensions.
You'll learn how to read and interpret basic construction drawings.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll use hand tools and equipment safely and correctly.
You'll learn how to work to tolerances and quality standards expected on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on 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 end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College 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 operative. General site work while building trade experience.
Groundworker. Groundworks and civils alongside bricklaying skills.
Dry stone waller. Specialist heritage and landscape bricklaying work.
Repointing and restoration operative. Maintenance and repair of existing brickwork.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds). The natural next step. Builds on Level 1 skills and takes you toward skilled-worker level.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card and recognised by employers as the trade standard.
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying. Combines work and study, letting you earn while you train toward full qualification.
