Diploma in Bricklaying L1
at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college
What the college says
Students will take part in this introductory course building a foundation of knowledge and skills over the course of the academic year to support progression on to level 2 or an apprenticeship. The course covers a range of units including health & safety as well as practical elements such as building a brick wall, a cavity wall and block walling. Students can go out on work placement as well as experiencing further enrichment with site visits and hearing from local employers visiting the college to deliver masterclasses and talks around industry standards and career progression.
What you need to get on
No formal entry requirements in bricklaying, English and maths GCSE Grade 4 or above an advantage but not essential
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
Woodhouse Lane Campus
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland
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