Construction and The Built Environment
Level 1

Bricklaying

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+
Student type:
College 16+
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Crewe Campus, EP Campus

The Course

This Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying is a great course for you if you are looking to work in construction. You will learn practical skills such as safe working practices, handling and storage of resources, carrying out blocklaying, bricklaying and cavity walling activities and contribution to building basic masonry structures up to damp course level. You will also develop your team working, communication and maths and English skills, which employers are looking for. You will be well supported on this course and it is a great first step towards a career in construction.

Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 2/E or above.
On successful completion of the course you could progress to Level 2 Bricklaying programme or another related Level 2 course.
£1146

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.

Find out more about funding

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 1
Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 1

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24th September

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The Course

This Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying is a great course for you if you are looking to work in construction. You will learn practical skills such as safe working practices, handling and storage of resources, carrying out blocklaying, bricklaying and cavity walling activities and contribution to building basic masonry structures up to damp course level. You will also develop your team working, communication and maths and English skills, which employers are looking for. You will be well supported on this course and it is a great first step towards a career in construction.

This Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying is a great course for you if you are looking to work in construction. You will learn practical skills such as safe working practices, handling and storage of resources, carrying out blocklaying, bricklaying and cavity walling activities and contribution to building basic masonry structures up to damp course level. You will also develop your team working, communication and maths and English skills, which employers are looking for. You will be well supported on this course and it is a great first step towards a career in construction.
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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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