Construction and The Built Environment

Short Course - Introduction to Brickwork Techniques

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • Adult
  • EP Campus
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Short Course

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The Course

During this bricklaying course you will lay mortar beds, bricks and blocks several times, resulting in you being able to lay them correctly, safely and to a good standard that will enable you to carry out small bricklaying tasks. Areas covered on the course may include: · A basic introduction to the tools and their uses · Health and safety within the industry · Learn brick bond types and usage · Understand block types and uses · Build and understand building corners · Mixing mortars and additives · Lay mortar beds for bricks and blocks · Understand brick types and uses · Types of jointing and finishing · Plumb, level and range This course is an opportunity to learn some basic techniques to support with DIY projects or could be an introduction into further study.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. This course is suitable for students aged 19+.
You could progress to a Level 2 in a relevant subject study or enhance your career in employment.
£30.24

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

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  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

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Starts : November 11th, 2026
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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