Age 16-18
On successful completion of the Level 1 course you will progress onto the Level 2 Bricklaying course. Alternatively you may wish to undertake an apprenticeship programme.
Course Overview
Entry requirements
Three or more GCSEs at Grade 2 including:
- GCSE English Language and maths at Grade 2 (or equivalent)
- Successful completion of Entry 3, and appropriate recommendation report
Course information
This is a one-year full time course and it is designed for students with little or no previous experience or knowledge about bricklaying - although in some cases you may have already completed a City & Guilds multi-trade course.
The aim of the course is to develop the basic employment skills, practical skills and knowledge required in order to become a competent and employable bricklayer.
You can expect to study topics including:
- Health and Safety Information
- Quantities
- Communication with others
- Building methods and construction technology
- Basic block laying skills
- Basic cavity walling
- Building basic masonry structures up to damp proof course level
If you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in English, you will study an additional English course. If you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, you will study an additional Maths course.
There are two online examinations that must be completed by students with practical assessments completed within a portfolio.
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How you are assessed
All online examination based units are externally assessed whilst practical units are internally assessed. You will build up a portfolio of evidence which will be internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by City & Guilds.
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Why study at NCC?
The City and Guilds Level 1 Bricklaying course is a very practical qualification that is primarily aimed at those students who would like to pursue a career within the construction industry. This course introduces you to bricklaying as a career, allowing you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment. The course will provide a solid understanding of the importance of safety at work and will give you the chance to visit real sites to widen your knowledge of the construction industry.
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Dates
Start: 01/09/2025
End: 03/07/2026
Start: 01/09/2025
End: 03/07/2026
Dates
Start: 01/09/2025
End: 03/07/2026
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