Level 1 Construction Skills (Bricklaying) Course in Grantham. Classes run at Grantham College, part-time during the day over 10 weeks. Fee remission may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may not apply to you. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start without any previous experience in construction. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge needed to work with bricks and mortar, giving you a solid grounding in the trade. The course suits anyone fitting study around other commitments.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in bricklaying and want to use the skills for their own benefit or for those who are wanting to re-train and go back into education and progress into becoming a trade professional.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks accurately to a line and level.
You'll understand the properties and uses of common building materials.
You'll practise mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll learn how to read and follow basic construction drawings and instructions.
You'll develop safe working practices on a construction site.
You'll understand the tools used in bricklaying and how to use them safely.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom and workshop at Grantham College. Assessment is based on practical tasks and short knowledge checks. You'll demonstrate your bricklaying skills directly to your tutor, who will assess your work against the requirements of the City and Guilds qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grantham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer, supporting skilled bricklayers on site.
Construction operative, general site work across trades.
Groundworker, preparing foundations and drainage.
Self-employed bricklayer (after further training), working on domestic projects.
Dry stone waller, specialist heritage and rural construction work.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS card.
Level 1 Construction Skills qualifications in other trades (carpentry, plastering) if you want to explore different areas.
A construction apprenticeship, where you earn while you work toward a full trade qualification.
