You will learn how to use the tools of the trade, how to work safely and make sure others are safe at the same time. This introductory course will help you to learn about these skills as well as the principles of building, block laying and how to do it.
DurationCourse Overview
You will learn how to use the tools of the trade, how to work safely and make sure others are safe at the same time. This introductory course will help you to learn about these skills as well as the principles of building, block laying and how to do it.
You will also learn about cavity walls and how to build them, learn the theory of mortar making and an introduction to drawing specifications, alongside understanding the day to day skills of a bricklayer.
Course Requirements
4 GCSE’s at Grade 2 or above (including maths and English Language).
What you will Learn
The Level 1 Bricklaying qualification has been developed for delivery in college; this means that you do not need to be employed to study this qualification. The course is designed to give basic knowledge and practical experience in brickwork.
Assessment
You will be assessed on your practical ability to national standards and your theoretical knowledge will be tested by both paper and online exams.
Progression
Upon successful completion of the qualification you will be able to apply for the Level 2 in Bricklaying. The course has been designed to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding so that you can work as a Construction Operative in the construction industry or progress to further training.
Career Options
Obviously you could be a bricklayer, from which you could then specialise in a particular type of bricklaying like heritage work or stonemasonry. Also, down the line, you could even become a construction site manager.
Mandatory Units
Safe working practices in construction technology
Information, quantities and communicating with others
Building methods and construction technology
Basic block laying skills
Carry out basic cavity walling
Contribute to setting out
Building basic masonry structures up to damp course level
Our aim at Stockport College is two-fold – to provide an inclusive educational offer that serves the needs of our local community and to provide a career focused curriculum that meets the skills needs of businesses across the region, enabling individuals to further their employment prospects. In short, we are here to ensure our students develop the skills, attitudes and behaviours required for success in life and work.
We are proud to be part of the One Stockport Team and a key partner in the Council’s ambitious new Economic Plan.
Our main campus site is conveniently located on the A6, Wellington Road, and is close to the town centre and the revamped Stockport Exchange.
Our offer includes adult education, apprenticeships, higher education and vocational/technical education – including delivery of the new T Levels. In addition, we support the skills needs of the Manchester Airport Group (MAG) through our Academy located within the airport; and we support the skills needs of thousands of employees across the region through our Trade Union Education offer.
Stockport College is also home to our hugely successful University Centre. We offer courses at Higher National Level, Foundation Degree Level and Degree Level; as well as Higher Level Apprenticeships and the new Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs).
New students will enter at Level 1. Progression throughout the course will be assessed by the completion of theory and practical work modules. No final test examinations are required to complete the learning, just ongoing evidence of you performing real construction tasks.
The Core Construction Skills (Brickwork) programme is designed to prepare people to enter the construction industry as bricklayers.
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.
This short introductory course is aimed at those students wishing to gain some understanding and some practical experience of bricklaying.
With this course, you will learn how to construct block, brick and cavity walling and will develop the hand skills needed to use a variety of tools.
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