What's it all about?
This course is aimed at those aged 19+ who are interested in a career in the bricklaying industry or who simply want to gain some skills in this area. The course covers the following units:
Level 1 Diploma
- Carry out safe working practices in construction
- Information, quantities and communicating with others
- Building methods and construction technology
- Carry out basic blocklaying skills
- Carry out basic bricklaying skills
- Carry out basic cavity walling
- Contribute to setting out and building basic masonry structures up to damp course level
- Construct straightforward brick/block walls
Level 2 Diploma
- Carry out safe working practices in construction
- Information, quantities and communicating with others
- Building methods and construction technology
- Interpret working drawings to set out masonry structures
- Thin joint masonry and masonry cladding
- Build solid walling, isolated and attached piers
- Build cavity walling forming masonry structures
- Construct solid and cavity walling
Next steps
After completing the Level 1 course there are a number of options available, depending on your final grade you could move onto an apprenticeship, a Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate/Diploma or seek employment.
Further information
This is a Skill Start course.
You will complete a one day taster and if you enjoy the course and qualify, you can progress onto a 6 week course.
The 6 week course will give you an introduction into your chosen trade area. After this you will have the option to progress onto a longer programme studying towards a Level 1 Diploma.
Level 1 Award & Certificate – no entry requirements, length of course is 6 weeks.
Level Diploma – no entry requirements, length of course is 17 weeks (if you have completed the award) or 23 weeks.
Fee waivers could be available.
Get in Touch
To find out more or book a place call the course booking team on 0113 222 6014 or email craft@lcb.ac.uk
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