Wakefield College

Programme overview

This Level 1 Certificate is an introductory bricklaying programme delivered full-time over one year. It combines classroom-based theory, IT-supported learning and practical workshop sessions in designated bricklaying facilities. Industry engagement such as guest speakers, site visits or live practical activity supplements classroom and workshop delivery. The course is awarded by the National Open College Network and is taught at Castleford College (also available at Selby College).

What you'll study

All study programmes include core health and safety and construction principles alongside practical craft skills. Topics and practical units listed for this course are:

• Principles of Construction
• How to Work Safely in a Construction Environment
• How to Set Out Building Work
• How to Build Block Walls
• How to Build Brick Walls
• How to Build Cavity Walls
• Sustainability considerations relevant to the trade

Entry requirements

The programme is Level 1 delivered full-time with a September start and a one-year duration. It is designed for learners beginning study in bricklaying; specific formal entry criteria are not detailed on the course page. The awarding body is the National Open College Network.

Career prospects

The course aims to prepare learners for entry-level roles in the bricklaying trade and for progression to Level 2 provision or, with an employer, into an apprenticeship in the second year. The course page notes that a bricklaying labourer could earn up to £17,000 per year and a qualified bricklayer can earn over £40,000; experienced bricklayers may also establish their own business.

Scholarships & funding angle

No specific scholarships are listed on the course page. Prospective students should check Wakefield College finance and student support services for available bursaries, discretionary funds or government funding options for further education courses.