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Construction: Bricklaying Level 3 Diploma Part-time

In Brief

Duration

The course will run from Monday to Friday for 20 weeks, 9.00am to 4.30pm. The course end date is 31 July 2025.

Entry requirements

You will need to hold GCSE English and Maths qualifications at grade D/3 or above.

You will achieve

You will achieve a Level 3 Bricklaying Diploma

Course overview

Are you interested in a hands-on career that involves creating and maintaining structures? As a bricklayer, you will work on varied projects including building walls, chimneys, walkways, and foundations. You may also engage in restoration work. To excel, you’ll need to be physically fit, capable of reading plans, and organised. If you enjoy practical tasks and want a fulfilling career, bricklaying might be the perfect fit for you.

Course content

The qualification is structured with the following units:

  • Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work
  • Repair and maintain masonry structures
  • Constructing radial and battered brickwork
  • Carrying out decorative and reinforced brickwork
  • Constructing fireplaces and chimneys
  • Health, safety and welfare in construction

You will be assessed by on-going practical assessments in the workshop environment and you will complete theory exams to test your knowledge and understanding of the construction industry and bricklaying practices.

You will need to provide and wear steel toe-cap boots. All other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided
You will need to bring a basic stationery set to contribute to classroom sessions effectively.

Church Street campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AN

On completion of the course, you can go on to employment or apply for apprenticeship role. Visit our Apprenticeships Vacancies page for further details.

How much does the course cost?

Did you know… you could study a Level 3 qualification for free* through Free Courses for Jobs? A range of qualifications are available including those in Childcare and Digital with more courses to be added throughout the year. Visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/courses4jobs for details and updates.   *Subject to eligibility criteria

Construction: Bricklaying Level 3 Diploma Part-time

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