Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College Higham Ferrers Campus, full-time during the day over one year. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available. Check with the college to confirm what you'd pay. You'll cover the core skills of bricklaying, from laying courses and mixing mortar to reading construction drawings. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including English and maths, to join.
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 given dimensions.
You'll learn to read and interpret basic construction drawings and specifications.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll use and maintain hand tools and equipment used in bricklaying.
You'll learn about the properties and uses of common building materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop 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 will be assessed against the City and Guilds Diploma standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College Higham Ferrers Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer. Support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
Construction site operative. General site work while building trade skills.
Groundworker. Foundation and groundwork tasks for house builders.
Apprentice bricklayer. Earn while you train toward a full bricklaying qualification.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds). The next step toward becoming a qualified bricklayer. A Level 2 bricklaying qualification moves you closer to the NVQ Level 2 that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2). Combine work and study to gain a recognised bricklaying qualification while earning a wage.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 2. Strengthen your English or maths if you want to progress to higher-level trade training.
