Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying

Course Code

Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying

Course Type

Course Duration

1 year

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

1 September, 2025
Students plastering

Are you ready to build your future in the construction industry? The Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying is the perfect starting point for school leavers who want to begin a career as a bricklayer. This hands-on, industry-focused course is designed to develop your practical skills, employment readiness, and the knowledge needed to succeed in a real construction environment.

You’ll work in both workshop and classroom settings, developing the essential skills employers expect — including teamwork, communication, reliability, and professionalism. As the course progresses, you’ll gain confidence through practical assessments and knowledge-based tasks, all designed to prepare you for the demands of working on site.

The course also reinforces the core values and behaviours expected in the construction industry, helping you build not only trade-specific skills but also the right attitude to succeed in your career.

GCSE level 2’s or above in both Maths and English.

Modules include:

  • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

  • Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication

  • Contributing to Setting Out and Building Masonry Structures up to DPC (Damp Proof Course)

  • Bricklaying Activities

  • Blocklaying Activities

  • Cavity Walling Activities

Students on this course benefit from trips to trade shows, visits to manufacturers as well as all other college life activity.

Industry Connections

We work closely with leading construction employers to ensure our courses reflect real industry needs, including:

  • Speller Metcalfe

  • Persimmon Homes

  • Interclass

  • Morro

  • Galliford Try

These partnerships help ensure you’re learning the skills employers value most, opening the door to future opportunities in the building and construction sector.

Practical Assessments and Multiple-Choice Tests.

Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 1

Exam Board

City & Guilds

Study Mode

Full Time

Department

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