Level 3 Bricklaying Course in Kidderminster. Classes run at Kidderminster College Main Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and takes your bricklaying skills to a higher level. You'll cover advanced techniques in laying, setting out, and constructing complex structures. Bricklaying classes include both practical and technical work, giving you the depth of knowledge employers look for on site. Check with the college about concessions that may be available. You'll complete the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying with certificate.
Who this course is for
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject
Entry requirements
Please see our website for current details.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced bricklaying techniques for complex structures and decorative work.
You'll learn to set out and construct arches, curved walls, and other specialist features.
You'll apply knowledge of materials, mortar mixes, and their correct use.
You'll interpret construction drawings and specifications accurately.
You'll work to industry standards for quality, accuracy, and safety on site.
You'll understand the regulations and best practices that govern construction work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the college's construction facilities, alongside classroom-based technical study. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kidderminster College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer. Work on residential and commercial construction projects.
Self-employed bricklayer. Take on contracts and run your own work.
Specialist masonry worker. Focus on decorative or heritage brickwork.
Site supervisor. Oversee bricklaying teams on larger construction sites.
Estimator. Price bricklaying work for contractors and developers.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction Site Work). An NVQ is the qualification many bricklayers need to apply for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most employers and sites require.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment. A step toward site management, surveying, or other technical roles in construction.
