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Subject

Construction

Level

Entry Level

Study Mode

Full-Time

Duration

1 year

Start Date

September 2025

The course

Practical vs Theory

50%

50 %

This course provides an introduction into the construction industry with the focus on brick laying. There is also the opportunity to develop your employability skills in preparation for the world of work

Course Information

  • To offer a good starting point for preparing to work in construction.
  • To prepare you for further learning, apprenticeships/other employment or training.
  • To provide an understanding of a mix of practical construction skills, environmental and sustainability skills as well as employability skills.
  • Develop the student's employability skills
  • Introduction to the construction industry
  • Develop brick laying skills
  • Personal study skills
  • Group and teamwork communication skills
  • Brickwork workshop practice
  • Building a half brick wall three courses high
  • Building a three brick square hollow pillar
  • Brickwork
  • Basic bricklaying skills
  • Time management skills
  • Health and safety procedures in a work environment
  • Engage in discussion
  • Using listening and responding skills
  • Measuring and estimating distance and length
  • Communication giving information
  • Exploring an occupational sector
  • Skills for employability
  • Improving own learning and performance
  • Problem solving in the workplace
  • Applying shape and space

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, just an interest in the construction industry.

The majority of the modules are practical based and are delivered in the construction workshop.

You will usually be on campus three days per week.

You will be required to find a suitable work placement of at least 60 hours.
You will be assessed through practical observations and knowledge booklets.
  • Steel toe capped boots, hard hat and a hi-vis vest
You will be able to progress to study Level 2 Bricklaying or to pursue an apprenticeship.
This course will help you towards a career in Construction, i.e. as a labourer, bricklayer, site worker, joiner or plasterer.

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