Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Shrewsbury. Evening bricklaying classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time over 36 weeks. That means you can fit your level 1 bricklaying qualification around work or other commitments. You'll cover the core skills of bricklaying, including laying bricks and blocks to line and level, mixing mortar, and working safely on site. This is a City and Guilds level 1 bricklaying course, so the qualification carries weight with employers in the construction sector.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for details of the course Level 1 C&G Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-13). Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for details
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and lay bricks and blocks accurately.
You'll practise mixing and applying mortar to the correct consistency.
You'll develop skills in building straight, angled, and curved walls.
You'll learn how to use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll learn how to interpret basic drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom and workshop based at Shrewsbury College. You'll learn through practical, hands-on bricklaying tasks alongside taught sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through a combination of practical assignments and knowledge-based tests, in line with the City and Guilds Diploma in Bricklaying specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer, starting at labourer or trainee level.
Construction labourer: support skilled trades on residential and commercial sites.
Groundworker: site preparation and groundworks alongside bricklaying teams.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscaping 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: for experienced bricklayers looking to demonstrate advanced competence on site.
Construction Apprenticeship (Bricklaying): combine paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
