Get hands-on with the essential skills every bricklayer needs, from mastering basic techniques to understanding how to build strong, accurate structures. This course is perfect for those who enjoy working practically and want to turn that passion into a future in construction. You’ll explore different brick types, learn how to prepare materials, and develop the techniques needed to construct walls and prepare sites. There’s a strong focus on health and safety, as well as getting to grips with the tools of the trade. Whether it’s laying the first brick or learning how to set out the foundations of a build, you’ll be guided step by step as you build confidence and accuracy. A great starting point if you’re keen to move on to further training, it’s also a solid introduction to what life is like on a real construction site. A practical, hands-on course that puts your skills to work.
No formal entry requirements.
| Study level | Cost | Additional fees |
|---|---|---|
| 16-18 | Free | You will need to provide your own stationery and you will be given the opportunity to take part in trips and visits. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a necessity in all practical workshop sessions, and you need to provide your own PPE, however you will be directed to a supplier that the college uses. More information will be provided on enrolment. |
You will be taught using a range of teaching techniques including, workshop activities, classroom sessions, working as part of a team, using IT, tutorials, and development of other skills, such as interview skills and letter writing.
Throughout the course you will be assessed on your bricklaying skills in the workshop and knowledge tests will take place in the classroom periodically throughout the year to ensure learning is taking place and linking practical to theory.
Achieving a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English is important, but if you're not there yet, don’t worry! We provide supportive classes to help you meet these essential criteria. These subjects form the backbone of your educational toolkit, opening doors to further studies and exciting apprenticeships. Our sessions in Maths and English will equip you with the skills needed to thrive academically and professionally.
At Level 1, our courses are designed to lay a solid foundation without the requirement of a work placement, allowing you to focus fully on mastering the fundamentals of your chosen field. As you progress to Level 2 and Level 3, we encourage you to enhance your learning experience and boost your career prospects through targeted work placements. These opportunities are crafted to complement your studies and provide practical, hands-on experience in a real-world setting, preparing you to excel in a career you are passionate about.
At Sunderland College our commitment to your future goes beyond the classroom. We are dedicated to providing you with real-world experiences and industry insights that will prepare you not just to enter, but to excel in your chosen field. Here’s how we connect you with the industry:
• Networking Events: Build your professional network early. Our placement and careers fairs are your chance to meet and impress potential employers. These events are designed to help you forge significant industry connections that can enhance your career prospects. Attend talks, engage in discussions, and explore apprenticeship opportunities with employers who are eager to meet fresh talent.
• Expert Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with talks from specialist speakers. These industry leaders share the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field, giving you the inside track on what to expect and how to thrive.
• Skills Competitions: Showcase your abilities in our exciting skills competitions. Held throughout the academic year, these competitions are not just about winning – they are about learning, growing, and pushing your limits. They offer a fun, competitive environment to enhance what you learn in class and develop essential industry skills.
The aim of the course is to prepare students to enter the industry in their chosen craft. It has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment, using simulated conditions, and the practical and knowledge tests are based on the learner showing what they can do as an individual through the completion of all the requirements of the qualification.
- Constructing half-brick walling
- Introduction to health and safety in construction
- Constructing block walling
- Constructing half-brick return corners
- Constructing cavity walls in brickwork and blockwork
- Constructing one brick walls
Upon completion of this diploma, students are excellently positioned to advance their studies with a Level 2 qualification or to step directly into apprenticeships. This course paves the way to thriving careers in construction, where skills in bricklaying are in high demand.
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