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Level 1 Bricklaying Course at East Surrey College

Cost£370.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the theory and practice of bricklaying in fully equipped workshops. You'll learn to construct block, brick and cavity walling, mix construction materials, set out basic masonry structures, and apply health and safety on site. The entry requirement is 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and Maths, though the college considers applications on a case-by-case basis. City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Bricklaying) with certificate.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health, safety, and welfare practices used in the construction industry.
  • You'll read and interpret technical information and communicate with others on site.
  • You'll develop knowledge of construction technology and materials.
  • You'll set out basic masonry structures accurately.
  • You'll mix construction materials to the correct specification.
  • You'll construct block, brick, and cavity walling.
  • You'll handle, store, and prepare bricklaying materials and components.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on practical work in fully equipped workshops. Teaching covers both the knowledge and the physical skills of bricklaying. You'll need to wear college uniform and steel toe-capped boots whenever you're in the workshops. Assessment is based on the units covered throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Pens, pencils, and a notepad. You'll also need steel toe-capped boots for all workshop sessions, and you'll be required to wear college uniform to meet health and safety requirements. East Surrey 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 or apprenticeships.
  • Construction operative: general site work while building trade skills.
  • Masonry worker: specialist work with brick, block, and stone.
  • Groundworker: site preparation and groundworks alongside bricklaying teams.

What you could study next

The natural next step is the Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, which takes your practical skills further and is the level most employers look for in a skilled bricklayer. From there, an NVQ in Bricklaying supports the CSCS skilled-worker card you'll need for most construction sites. An Apprenticeship in Bricklaying is another route, combining paid work with structured training toward the same NVQ.

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