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Level 1 Bricklaying

This is a fantastic introductory Bricklaying course that could be the first step towards an extremely rewarding career! In only 10 days, this NOCN accredited course gives you direct access to the CSCS test (green card), which allows you to work on a construction site. The course provides you with a high-quality introduction to the bricklaying trade and helps you to progress to the next level with ease.

Level 1 Bricklaying Course CBWA

This course is ideal for

  • Beginners
  • Students looking for a career change or retraining
  • Home renovators looking to take on all of the bricklaying
  • Tradespeople looking to save bricklaying costs & become multi-skilled
  • DIY enthusiasts looking for a middle-ground experience before fully committing to a career as a professional bricklayer

Course Description

This is a fantastic introductory Bricklaying course that could be the first step towards an extremely rewarding career. In only 10 days, this course gives you direct access to the CSCS test (green card), which allows you to work on a construction site. The course provides you with a high-quality introduction to the bricklaying trade and helps you to progress to the next level with ease. Taught by seasoned experts in the field, the course blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, ensuring that participants not only understand the intricacies of bricklaying but also master the practical skills essential for success in the construction industry.

We have structured this Level 1 course in such a way that it works out to approximately 90% hands-on practical and only 10% classroom-based theory, as we will be sending out a reading pack for you to complete most of the theory at home, at your own pace. This way, we manage to offer you great value for your time and money, as it allows you to quickly finish an in-depth course without skimping on the essentials, as nearly all the time you spend with us on this bricklaying course will be invested towards being taught practical tasks in the workshops at our local training centre.

In the 10 Day Accredited Bricklaying Course, we will train you to the level required to easily pass two NOCN Practical Bricklaying Assessments, and one health & safety test. Successful completion of this course will give you direct access to the CSCS test (green card).  

This course has a maximum of 10 students at a time so that each student gets enough guidance and tuition from our expert tutors, ensuring you complete the course with all of the required knowledge and understanding. It allows you to ask questions on your mind and get plenty of one-to-one tuition throughout the course. As professional training providers, the most important thing for us is that by the end of the course we will have built your confidence and your ability to start any basic bricklaying projects. Here at CBWA we employ only the best tutors: friendly & professional tradespeople who have decades of trade experience. Therefore, our tutors have up to date industry knowledge and lots of experience in training people.

Being the quickest entry point to start working on site as a bricklayer’s mate, this starter Level 1 course is ideal if you do not feel ready to commit to the full Level 2 Bricklaying 8-week course yet, or if you have a time-sensitive opportunity lined up to start working on a site nearby; which is why the contents of this Level 1 course also cover the site safety aspect taught in our Health & Safety Course, allowing you to sit your CSCS test at our computer suite, which is included in the price!

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Course Content

Schedule & Duration:

  • 10 days over 2 consecutive weeks (9:00am – 4:30pm, breaks included)

Equipment & Facilities

We provide you with your own carpentry work area & equipment (materials & tools included except safety boots which you need)

You will have access to:

  • Kitchen facilities (fridge, microwave etc.)
  • Free tea & coffee
  • On-site vending machines
  • Parking

We are located in CV7 9NH, just off the M6 motorway and close to several food places and hotels nearby.

Award Details

This NOCN award is built to support YOUR professional progression to further learning, and to ultimately get you working in the construction sector. If you feel like this is the right career path for you, this course is the perfect opportunity to be introduced to the trade in a more relaxed manner, while not having to fully commit to the Level 2 Bricklaying Course as you gain more experience. 

To achieve the NOCN Level 1 Award in Bricklaying, learners must complete the following units:

  • F/618/0738 (Construction Health and Safety)
  • L/618/0886 (Skills for Bricklaying)
 
Additional information for each unit is available on those PDF file provided by NOCN:

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Intensive, Level 1 or Level 2 ??

We often have people ask us what their future journeys would look like after completing either of our three course options. While the journey to become a professional tradesperson can be different for everyone, the ideal career path to becoming fully qualified would often resemble the steps below:  

  • Gain a Level 1 Qualification
  • Gain a green CSCS operatives card
  • If you want to work on a big housing site, then look for on site opportunities to gain experience
  • Gain a Level 2 Qualification
  • Gain a Level 2 NVQ
  • Gain a blue CSCS card

Aside from the time commitment, there is a noticeable difference between our Intensive, Level 1 and Level 2 courses.
 
If the 5 Day Bricklaying Course is a great workshop opportunity to finesse your DIY skills and learn face to face how to do your own projects with ease, and the 8-week course at our local academy is the best way to become a qualified professional bricklayer in record time, this 10 day course is the perfect middle ground: packed with the very same DIY skills, while covering some of the theoretical aspects needed to work on site, it allows you to get a wider grasp of the bricklaying trade without feeling neither lacking nor overbearing on your time schedule.
 
While our 8-week Bricklaying Course is more than enough to become a qualified bricklayer, and enables you to further pursue an NVQ and a blue CSCS card, the advantage of this course is that the 2 extra weeks from this Level 1 course can potentially make a big difference when it comes to your employability, skills, knowledge and confidence as a tradesperson, and will most definitely be putting you ahead of your peers who have only finished the Level 2 Diploma. For that reason, if you start as an absolute beginner, it is always worth pursuing the Level 1 Award before moving onto the Level 2 Diploma.

If you choose to pursue the Level 2 Bricklaying with us as well after having finished your Level 1, we also offer a budget-friendly discount of £100.00 to upskill to the next level!

Upon completion, this NOCN Level 1 industry recognised course will grant you a wide understanding of the skills and knowledge required on how to start working as a bricklayer, as the course is specifically designed for students with little to no experience. Most students leave this course and go on site to get experience working alongside a team of bricklayers and gain hands-on site experience, or hop straight on a Level 2 course to become fully qualified.

If you do not wish to pursue a career in bricklaying, or if the theoretical side of this course does not interest you at all but you still wish to learn bricklaying for your DIY projects or home renovations, we recommend our Intensive Bricklaying Course, which covers the most important techniques of the basic practical skills needed to complete bricklaying works. It's an incredibly practical and cost-effective choice for personal projects.

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Pricing

 £1250 

Price includes VAT. 

*Can either be paid in full or interest free instalments during the duration of the course. 
 
*To book any of our courses, all we require is a £100.00 deposit. 

If you choose to pursue the Level 2 with us as well after having finished your Level 1, we also offer a discount of £100.00 to upskill to the next level! 

For any additional information submit an inquiry through our system here , or call us at 02476 363 663 or email us at [email protected]  

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£1,250.00
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Level 1 Bricklaying

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  • Duration10 days
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Our Bricklaying Workshop

In your own bricklaying work area, you will be trained by a time-served, experienced bricklayer, who will build your confidence and provide you with the professional skills and knowledge that will enable you to give a high-end, confident finish to any of your domestic bricklaying jobs, or even give you a starting insight into a bricklaying career. You will be able to put your new skills to work around your home and save money, whilst also having the satisfaction of completing some really impactful work.

With your personal work area and guidance from our tutors, you will learn the key bricklaying techniques and all of the fundamental basic knowledge to enable you to gain a professional, high-end finish to each and every one of your bricklaying works. 

Intensive Bricklaying Course CBWA

What do we offer?

Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced instructors with a wealth of knowledge in bricklaying and construction.

Hands-On Training: Acquire practical skills through immersive, hands-on sessions in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Cover all aspects of Level 1 Bricklaying, from fundamental techniques to advanced applications.

Industry-Relevant Knowledge: Stay ahead in the construction field with up-to-date insights and industry-relevant content.

Recognised Qualifications: Receive certifications upon course completion, enhancing your credibility in the job market. 

Intensive Bricklaying Course CBWA
Level 1 Bricklaying
£1,250.00