Award in Brickwork Level 1

Level: 1 | Duration: 20 Weeks | Details: 13/01/2025
Details: Monday and Wednesday, 6pm – 9pm

Course Overview/What is this course about?
Kickstart the new year by learning a valuable new skill with our Introduction to Brickwork course. You’ll be guided by experienced tutors in an industry-standard brickwork workshop, gaining hands-on experience. Whether you have an interest in bricklaying or simply want to tackle DIY projects with confidence, this course provides the perfect foundation. Join us and build your future today!
During this course you will study at units including: 

• Introduction to Health and Safety in construction
• To learn about mortar ratios.
• To construct brick, block and cavity walls
• To learn pointing and jointing skills.

Why choose this course?
To learn how to carry out traditional brickwork tasks including masonry repairs, being able to construct small garden walls and planters or even a BBQ!

With experienced Ofsted outstanding teachers, and award-winning support and guidance, Riverside College is the ideal place to enhance your skills. Plus, you can progress to other adult courses we offer to continue your education and career development.

Entry Requirements: N/A

What will I learn on this course?

• Health and Safety in the workplace
• How to set out, gauge and build a brick garden wall.
• How to point/joint new or damaged masonry.

How will I learn and be assessed?
You will be tutored and assessed by an experienced member of staff from the brickwork department.

Progression Opportunities/What can this course lead on to:
Level 1 and 2 Diploma in Bricklaying

Course fee:
This course is FREE for anyone who lives in the LCR (Liverpool City Region Halton (Widnes and Runcorn), Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral) regardless of your circumstances. 

If you live outside this area and would like to study this course the cost is £380. This can be paid in installments which can be arranged when you enrol on the course.