Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Stockport. Classes run at Stockport College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including maths and English Language, to enrol. The course runs over two years and covers the practical and technical skills that underpin bricklaying work. It's a solid starting point for anyone pursuing a career in construction.
Who this course is for
Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's at Grade 2 or above (including maths and English Language).
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to standard construction specifications.
You'll develop skills in setting out and building walls, piers, and corners.
You'll practise mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll study health and safety practices on construction sites.
You'll learn to read and interpret basic construction drawings.
You'll understand the properties and uses of common bricklaying materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test your skills and knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying tasks to the required standard. Stockport College will guide you through both the practical and written elements of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockport College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer starts here.
Construction labourer. Support skilled tradespeople on site.
Groundworker. Foundations and groundwork for new builds.
Dry stone waller. Specialist masonry work in rural construction.
Repointing and restoration operative. Repair and maintain existing brickwork.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying. The natural next step, building on your Level 1 skills and moving toward skilled-worker status.
Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most employers and sites expect.
Construction Apprenticeship. Combine on-site work with further qualifications and earn while you learn.
