Brickwork Level 1
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In brief...
This is a full-time course for students aged 16-18 designed to give you the opportunity to gain a qualification and progress onto our Level 2 Bricklaying course, or to prepare you to start an Apprenticeship or enter Full Time work in the Construction Industry.
The course is based at our facility at the North Road campus in Poole.
This study programme also includes Personal Development, Employability and Work Experience, and depending on GCSE grades on entry, may include GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and/or English.
The course gives learners the opportunity to develop skills at their own pace and you will be assessed through a series of practical assessments and online tests throughout the year.
This is a one-year full-time programme which you will need to attend approximately three to four days of the week for 36 weeks.
What courses can I do after this?
Successful completion of this course will help you to progress to a Level 2 Diploma full-time programme or an Apprenticeship. It is not possible to become fully qualified unless you gain employment in the industry and are assessed on-site.
What jobs can I get?
Level 1 is the ideal stepping stone for progression within the industry. You can find work as an Improver Bricklayer or Labourer after this course with the opportunity to progress within the industry to become a Bricklayer, Ground Worker or General Builder.
To do this course you should have...
You will need to achieve 3 GCSEs D-G (including English and Maths Grades 3-1) (formerly D-G). Alternatively, successful completion of a Foundation Entry Level 3 qualification and have achieved an Entry Level 3 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
What about work experience?
You will be expected to complete 30 hours of Work Related Experience including site visits, guest speakers and actual site work experience if available.
Course Code | Start Date | Costs 16-18 | Costs 19-23 (with concessions) | Costs 19+ (no concessions) |
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BP01201 | 04/09/2024 | £150.00 | £150.00 | £2140.00 |
* Please note fees are subject to change.
Associated Costs
Steel toe capped boots, basic tools and stationery
Course Content
You will cover the following subjects:
- Brickwork
- Blockwork
- Cavity walls
- Solid walls
- Safe handling of materials
- Setting out
- Health and Safety
- The Construction Industry
- Working platforms
Depending on GCSE grades on entry - the study programme will include GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and English.