On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 or to job roles such as a Bricklaying Apprentice.
Bricklaying
Bricklaying Diploma Level 1
- Course Type: Diploma/Certificate
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
No formal qualifications are required for entry onto this course. All learners start at Level 1 and we review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.
One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success’ programme that operates from the first day you start your course.
This includes support such as (but not limited to):
- Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks – subject to course availability
- Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy / too hard subject to course availability
- Incorporating English and maths GCSE in to your timetable if you don’t pass at Grade
One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well Our course enquiries and admissions team can be contacted at enquiries@stamford.ac.uk should you have any further questions.
What is covered?
You will study the following units:
- Principles of building construction, information and communication
- Contribute to setting out and building of masonry structures up to damp proof course
- Carrying out block laying activities
- Carrying out bricklaying activities
- Carrying out cavity walling activities
- Health, safety and welfare in construction
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No formal entry qualifcations
You will learn through a combination of theory and practical based learning including written assessments, group discussions, presentations and practical handling.
The knowledge required to support this is learnt through a combination of practical portfolio, workbooks and work packs using on-line and paper based resources. In order to give you an insight into the real working environment you will also be supported to find and undertake a week of work experience.
Each unit has a multiple choice end test, as well a practical synoptic test/s in the workshop. You will receive regular feedback on your performance and help and advice via action plans and extra training to enable you to be successful in your assessments.
The College is proactive in undertaking a variety of community projects which you will be involved in. All materials used to support you in your studies are made available via the College ‘Moodle’ which can also be used to submit your work. You will require a uniform consisting of full length work trousers and safety footwear for the workshop, along with a change of footwear when leaving the workshop, which can be purchased from the college website. Please see our student support webpage for more information https://www.stamford.ac.uk/college-life. You will also need course specific text books and stationary.
You will be sent a full list of materials and equipment in August prior to enrolment.
Visits from industry professionals will help you develop your knowledge of the different career opportunities within the trade and provide you with advice from experts in your field. You will gain insight into the latest constuct methods used by various industries and also have the opportunity to take part in various regional and national competitions such as World Skills.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SDP1BR5AF$
Duration
1 Year
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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