VOC Level 1

Level 1 in Bricklaying

Campus
Newark Campus and Lincoln Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Year (Full-time)

Are you quite handy around the house? Do you thrive doing practical tasks? Fancy a job in the construction industry? This bricklaying course will give you the skills and know-how to progress into construction work.

Bricklaying is a course that will give you the underpinning skills and knowledge to progress through the levels of brick and block laying whilst exploring theoretically and practically the following topics at an appropriate level to begin.

This course will also offer you support, preparing you for the construction industry.

During the course, you’ll learn:

Principles of Building Construction

Information and Communication

Contribution to Setting Out and Building of Masonry Structures up to Damp Proof Course

Carrying out Block-laying Activities

Carrying out Bricklaying Activities

Carrying out Cavity Wall Activities

Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

You’ll need GCSEs in Mathematics and English (preferably a minimum Grade 2 or equivalent).

You will also need to attend a Welcome Day event in which you will have a practical taster and an informal interview.

Assessment is a combination of practical tasks and paper-based assessments.

Progression: Successful completion of the Level 1 Certificate could lead to the Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork or the Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Brickwork.

You’ll need workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from our preferred supplier; and a copy of the course textbook: ‘Level One Diploma in Bricklaying’ ISBN-: 978-0851932668. You’ll also need general stationery equipment and access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]