Brickwork (Preparation)

L1 Level 1
Full Time
1 September 2027 — 22 June 2028
Advanced Technology Centre
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

You’ll need: Satisfactory skills scan Applicants would benefit from 3 GCSEs Grades D-F or Level 1 Certificate with a Pass or higher. You’ll attend a course event to find out more about the course

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 2027

End date

22 June 2028

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

Advanced Technology Centre
Maps & directions

Course code

TTCR1F01
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

Advanced Technology Centre
Advanced Technology Centre

Advanced Technology Centre
Cardiff Airport Enterprize Zone
Port Road
Rhoose
Barry
CF62 3BD