Construction and Trades

Level 1 Bricklaying

Study Mode

Full Time

Start Date, Location

Sep 2025, Chippenham
Sep 2025, Trowbridge
Sep 2025, Salisbury

Duration

1 year

Cost

£.00

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Course Overview

This course is an ideal starting point if you’re interested in a career in bricklaying. You’ll learn all aspects of basic bricklaying including mixing mortar, cutting components and laying bricks and blocks, building your skills so that by the end of the year you’ll be able to build a straight brick wall to a good standard. You will learn in a specialist construction training environment using industry-standard equipment and be taught by experienced tutors. The course can lead towards further qualifications, including the Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, or to an apprenticeship in the industry.

More information

You will study a range of topics including:

• Safe working practices in construction
• Information, quantities and communicating with others
• Building methods and construction technology
• Basic block laying skills
• Basic bricklaying skills
• Basic cavity walling
• Setting out and building basic masonry structures up to damp course level
Entry requirements are 4 GCSEs of which Maths and English must be grade 2 or above or equivalent.

A good reference and satisfactory interview is also required.
You will be assessed through a combination of practical and theory assessments and assignments. You will also need to pass an end-of-year multiple choice test.

You will need to allocate time to revise for the end-of-year exam.
Usual entry requirements are 4 GCSEs at grade 1 or 2 or equivalent experience, but entry is determined on an individualised basis and subject to an interview.

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