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Diploma in Bricklaying Level 1

at University College Birmingham, Birmingham · university

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Bricklaying is a vital part of the world of construction – and a varied one too. From basic walls and house building to major developments or even helping to preserve old and historic buildings, bricklayers work on a huge range of projects serving all different kinds of purposes. If you want to break into this field, our Brickwork Level 1 course will give you the grounding to start your career and help meet the urgent need for thousands of new construction workers in the UK and beyond. Our Level 1 Bricklaying course is hands-on and will enable you to develop practical skills for creating and maintaining everything from walls, chimneys and fireplaces to floors, roofs, foundations and other structures. You will also study core themes within construction such as modern sustainable construction methods and green technology, health and safety, interpreting drawings and checking resources. You will also continue to develop your English and maths skills alongside your bricklayer training, as well as building general employability skills such as communication and teamwork to boost your career progression. To support your practical training, you will study in state-of-the-art facilities at our purpose-built Centre for Sustainable Construction on campus. On completing the Level 1 Bricklaying course, you will be able to progress onto further construction courses, apprenticeships and careers in this field.

What you need to get on

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

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

  • UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

    Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Birmingham

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