Bricklaying Diploma Level 1

Some evidence of studying at GCSE grade 4 (D) or working at Entry Level 3 literacy and numeracy.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.

You will work to recognised industrial standards and will gain the underpinning knowledge and skills to prepare you for a career in the industry. The college has close links to construction companies and the training exercises and working conditions you will undertake as part of the course are similar to those experienced-on site.
Trips to building exhibitions and building sites are planned as part of your studies. You can also take a Health & Safety test.
Subjects covered will include: Health, safety and welfare; technical information, quantities and communication with others; construction technology; block, brick and cavity walling; setting out basic masonry structures; mixing construction materials; Functional Skills- English and maths.

Practical tests, in-course assessment and end of unit tests.

Successful completion of the course will lead to an award of a City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-13).

Students will need to purchase protective overalls and toe-protective footwear as well as a recommended basic tool kit, a reference book and basic stationery. It is recommended that students have access to a laptop/Chromebook for home study and remote learning activities. Students are allocated a certain amount of free printing, after which a small fee will be incurred.

Students will generally progress onto a Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying Construction Skills or a Level 1/ Level 2 Apprenticeship. Successful students may move straight into employment or continue training towards supervisory and management positions and qualifications within the Construction Industry.