Brickwork - Level 1

You will hold a grade 2 or above in GCSE English and Maths.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma in Brickwork.

• Health and Safety
• Mixing concrete
• Understanding the principles of construction
• How to set out buildings
• How to carry out safe working practice
• Building methods and construction
• Basic brick and block laying skills
• Site communication methods

• Practical assignments
• Course work
• Presentations
• Demonstrations
• Classwork

The study programme is 13 hours a week and includes a 60-hour mandatory work placement.

You will be based at the Green Technology Centre. Classes generally run between 9:00am - 5:00pm but may vary.

• Practical work
• Theory work
• Multiple-choice exams

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

English will be embedded throughout the year to enable you to have a better understanding of the terminology used.

Maths will be embedded to help you read tape measures and do basic calculations on the building materials required.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress onto our Level 2 Brickwork Diploma.

Alternatively, you can go into employment as a Construction Site Supervisor, Apprentice Bricklayer, Building Supplies Operative, Construction Manager or a Self-Employed Contractor.