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Bricklaying Course 16-18

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Course at a glance

Subject Area:
Bricklayer
Attendance:
Study Programme
Qualification:

Level 1 Certificate / Diploma
Level 2 Diploma
Level 3 Diploma

Course Start:
September 2025
Course Length:
1 - 3 years
Location:
South Bank Campus
Cost:
N/A

Course overview

This bricklaying course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in bricklaying.

Bricklayers build and repair structures, walls, chimneys, walkways and foundations using various types of blocks and brick. Their work can range from a small brickwork project, a house extension to a major stadium project.

Our study programmes include a vocational course, English and maths, work experience and employability skills.

Students also have the opportunity to take part in sport and enrichment activities alongside their course.

You can easily transfer from a study programme onto a bricklaying apprenticeship course if you secure employment in the bricklaying industry.

On this bricklaying course you will study:

  • How to use bricklaying tools and equipment
  • How to set out basic building work
  • How to build simple brick/block walls
  • How to build solid walls
  • How to build cavity walls
  • How to build using modern construction methods e.g. timber frame cladding.

No matter what level you are currently working at, you will continue learning English and maths throughout your course.

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Entry requirements

This course requires 5 GCSE’s including a grade 3 or above in both maths and English. Any student who applies for the course without the required predicted grades may be invited in for an interview to assess their suitability for the Level 1 Extended Certificate course.

Any offers will be subject to behaviour and attendance checks with their current/previous school and this will be taken into account when confirming their offer.

All students are required to attend a Welcome event and Enrolment week to fully enrol on to a course. These events are invitation only events and if you are unable to attend the date given, you will need to notify us at admissions@lcb.ac.uk.

Students will be assessed in the first six weeks of the course and their programme could change depending on their ability, behaviour and attendance.

For more information, contact our Admissions team on admissions@lcb.ac.uk

After completing this course there are a number of options available; depending on your final grade you could move onto a bricklaying apprenticeship, a level 2 or level 3 certificate/diploma or seek employment in the bricklaying industry.

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