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Level 1 Certificate in Bricklaying

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

Bricklayers work on both new build and renovation schemes, on projects ranging from house extensions to city centre commercial development. This course aims to provide a basic knowledge of bricklaying and to develop and practise the skills for employment and a career in this craft area. This is an ideal course for those who are looking to learn on a full-time basis and have identified that they want to enter the construction industry and have a career as a bricklayer. Bricklaying study programmes start with a Level 1 Certificate or Level 1 Diploma. Learners progress from this to the Level 2 Technical Occupational Diploma programme and from September 2026, progression is available to the Level 3 Advanced Technical Occupational study programme. Alternatively with an employer students can transfer to an apprenticeship programme in year.. A bricklaying labourer could earn up to £17000 per year and a qualified bricklayer can earn over £40000. Qualified experienced bricklayers also have the potential to set up their own company. These study programmes include learning that relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 4: Quality education Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities On a bricklaying study programme, you will learn through classroom teaching and activity incorporating IT access. The College has designated bricklaying workshops and through practical activity, you will develop your bricklaying skills. This learn

What you need to get on

3 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English and Maths. All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.

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

  • Selby College

    Selby College Abbots Road, Selby, YO8 8AT

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  • Castleford College

    Thunderhead Ridge, Castleford, WF10 4UA

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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Selby
  • 30 September 2026 · Castleford

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