Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
The course is approximately a sixty/forty mix of practical and theoretical content, with the majority of the time being spent in the trade specific workshop area and the rest in key skills study rooms and classrooms.
The course is for all students starting the bricklaying work-related route. There are seven units - three that are common to all branches of the construction industry and four that are trade specific.
Core units:
- Safe working practices in construction
- Information, quantities and communications with others
- Building methods and construction technology
Trade specific units:
- Basic blocklaying skills
- Basic bricklaying skills
- Basic cavity walling
- Contribute to setting out and basic masonry structures up to DPC
The following transferable skills will also be acquired during the course:
- Communications
- Application of number
- Working with others
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Specialist workshops
All construction and building services students learn in our specialist workshops using the latest tech and equipment.
Expert teaching staff
Our teaching staff are industry experts with real life experience working within their sector
Real work experience
You'll gain hands-on experience working with local and national employers
Entry Requirements
You will need to have achieved a GCSE in English language and maths at grade 3 or above.
How You Will Be Assessed
There is a 'Gola' multiple choice paper set and marked by the examining body (City & Guilds). Each unit is assessed internally for practical and job knowledge, by practical and job knowledge assignments.
Course Progression
On successful completion of this course, with a good attendance and behaviour record and reference from the course leader, students can progress onto Bricklaying Level 2.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Successful students could go directly into employment or go onto apprenticeship with an employer.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop. Students will need to provide their own overalls, protective footwear and stationary.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Specialist workshops
All construction and building services students learn in our specialist workshops using the latest tech and equipment.
Expert teaching staff
Our teaching staff are industry experts with real life experience working within their sector
Real work experience
You'll gain hands-on experience working with local and national employers
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