Level 1 Diploma In Bricklaying
Code: 2C400326G10
The course is for 16-19 year olds who wish to enter the professional world of construction at Barnet and Southgate College.
Location
Colindale Campus
Dates
4th Sep 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027
Days
Mon - Fri
Times
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
What qualifications or experience do I need?
Some evidence of studying at GCSE grade 4 (D) or working at Entry Level 3 literacy and numeracy.
What will I study ?
You will work to recognised industrial standards and will gain the underpinning knowledge and skills to prepare you for a career in the industry. The college has close links to construction companies and the training exercises and working conditions you will undertake as part of the course are similar to those experienced-on site.
Trips to building exhibitions and building sites are planned as part of your studies. You can also take a Health & Safety test.
Subjects covered will include: Health, safety and welfare; technical information, quantities and communication with others; construction technology; block, brick and cavity walling; setting out basic masonry structures; mixing construction materials; Functional Skills- English and maths.
How will I be assessed ?
Practical tests, in-course assessment and end of unit tests.
What qualifications could I achieve ?
Successful completion of the course will lead to an award of a City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-13).
How do I join the course ?
Please apply online (via the orange button) and the College will contact you shortly.
Will I need an interview ?
You will be contacted by a member of the admissions team for a chat.
Any extra costs for equipment/materials ?
Students will need to purchase protective overalls and toe-protective footwear as well as a recommended basic tool kit, a reference book and basic stationery. It is recommended that students have access to a laptop/Chromebook for home study and remote learning activities. Students are allocated a certain amount of free printing, after which a small fee will be incurred.
Further Information
Our Construction centre at Colindale Campus has fantastic facilities designed to for outstanding training to help get you ready to work in a booming industry.
The additional workshop space created allows both carpentry and bricklaying groups to have the very best teaching and learning experience on their chosen course.
