Bricklaying, Diploma Level 1
at City College Norwich, Norwich · college
What the college says
The course is approximately a sixty/forty mix of practical and theoretical content, with the majority of the time being spent in the trade specific workshop area and the rest in key skills study rooms and classrooms. The course is for all students starting the bricklaying work-related route. There are seven units - three that are common to all branches of the construction industry and four that are trade specific. Core units: Safe working practices in construction Information, quantities and communications with others Building methods and construction technology Trade specific units: Basic blocklaying skills Basic bricklaying skills Basic cavity walling Contribute to setting out and basic masonry structures up to DPC The following transferable skills will also be acquired during the course: Communications Application of number Working with others
What you need to get on
Achieve GCSE English Language and maths at grade 3 or above.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
A first step that builds towards Level 2.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Norwich City College Of Further And Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LJ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Norwich
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