Brickwork (Preparation)

L1 Level 1
Full Time
1 September 2026 — 25 June 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.

About this course

On this course you will learn all the basic skills required to become a Bricklayer. As part of the training, you will be introduced to health & safety practices related to the workplace, preparation work, initial stages of construction planning, how to calculate materials used in the process of bricklaying and how to construct different types of wall.

What you will study

The course will cover an introduction to the following subjects:

  • Health and Safety
  • Setting out up to Damp Proof Course
  • Block laying skills
  • Bricklaying skills and Cavity wall construction.

You will complete a number of practical projects and assessments. There are also end of unit assessments which are completed online. The practical projects you will complete as part of the training and assessment will prepare you for real life work situations.

Entry requirements

Candidates must have three GCSEs A* - G including in Mathematics and English. Applicants also need to attend an information evening. PPE/Equipment needed to study: safety boots, work clothing or overalls to change for practical sessions.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2026

End date

25 June 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

TTCC1F01
L1

Qualification

Brickwork (Preparation)

Career prospects & further study

£30,000

According to Lightcast 2022 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.1% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2022-2026, with an average wage over £30,000 per year.

On completion of this course students can progress onto a Brickwork foundation course.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

CCTC,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE