Bricklaying

The planning, design, construction and maintenance of the built environment requires highly skilled and creative individuals. St Eds Training Centre provides the knowledge, skills and opportunity for you to become that person.

The Multi-Skilled Construction Course is at beginner level, teaching you how the construction industry works, introducing you to the skills and knowledge required to achieve a successful and well paid career in this dynamic sector. This provides a starting point for anyone wishing to work as a traditional tradesperson/craftsperson, or anyone seeking employment within the planning, management or development of the built environment.

This course covers training in carpentry, bricklaying, painting and decorating, plumbing, tiling and plastering. You will learn about the construction process from start to finish. And by working closely with our partner employers and sponsors, you get the opportunity to apply newly-learned skills to real projects.

The trade-specific Bricklaying course provides the student with knowledge of building construction, block laying, cavity wall activities and Health and Safety.

We are also now able to provide a 6 week Health and Safety course, which is suitable for a young person wanting to start a career on a building site and be handed a CSCS card.

This course is suitable for a student who has a keen interest in Bricklaying, the course will cover the following topics to prepare them to be a Bricklayer in the Construction sector:

• Principles of building construction, information and communication.
• Contribute to setting out and building of masonry structures up to a damp roof course.
• Carrying out block laying, bricklaying and cavity walling activities
• Health, Safety and Welfare in construction

You are taught through practical activities, group discussion and some classroom learning.

Assessments are completed through practical activities and a small amount of coursework.

You will be supported to achieve your maths and English qualifications whilst on the programme (if you have not achieved A-C or 9-4 grade GCSE).

You will be placed within relevant work experience with local contractors whilst on the programme.

Additional information:

Students who have A-C/4-9 grade GCSE’s will NOT be required to complete Maths and English qualifications.

Students who do not have GCSE’s A-C, or 4 and above will be required to complete Maths and English qualifications.

Work Experience – a 2 week/8-day work placement will be arranged whilst on programme to build employability skills.

Enrichment – Careers Advice, sexual and mental health talks, Matthew Project drug and alcohol talks, Apprenticeship support, Employability days.

Bursary is available to support students with a household income of under £30,000. This can include food allowance and travel support (bus/train).

Welfare Support Team – Wellbeing support, housing advice, financial advice, drug and alcohol support, behavioural and engagement support. (As appropriate)

Structure of day – An average day is 9.15am– 3.30pm. Flexibility of their programme can be discussed alongside individual needs.

This course is suitable for 16 - 18 year olds (or up to 25 with an EHCP).

Aged 16+ will be supported to achieve maths and English qualifications whilst on the programme (if you have not achieved A-C or 9-4 grade GCSE).

Aged 16+ will be placed within relevant work experience with local employers whilst on the programme.

Students must have prior Bricklaying experience. You will be required to complete a practical and written assessment in Bricklaying to make sure you have the required skills.

If you have no prior Bricklaying experience, please see our Construction Skills course as this includes introductory level Bricklaying.

There are no entry requirements for GCSE's as students will be supported to achieve Maths and English qualifications whilst on the programme (if you have not achieved A-C or 9-4 grade GCSE).

An initial assessment will be carried out at the interview stage as student will require a certain level of literacy and numeracy skills.

You can progress on to a Level 2 qualification, traineeship, or an apprenticeship within the industry.