L1 Introductory Skills in Construction - Bricklaying
Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP87933 |
Location | Bersham Road |
Duration | Full Time, 1 Year ( 3 days per week). |
Department | Brickwork, Construction & Building Services, Foundation Learning |
Start Date | 04 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
Course Overview
This course is for full time students who are wanting to become Bricklayers in the Construction Industry. The programme will involve students attending theoretical classroom sessions to gain the underpinning knowledge and also attending practical sessions in our workshops
The core curriculum will help learners to develop their confidence, knowledge, experience and skills in Bricklaying and will be enrolled on Gateway Qualifications L1 Diploma in Building & Construction.
Units consist of -
● Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and Associated Industries
● Working in Construction
● Environmental Awareness in Construction
● Access Equipment in Construction
● Residential Dwellings in Construction
● Basic Bricklaying Skills
● Basic Block laying Skills
● Cavity Walling
● Block Walling/Openings in Brickwork
A range of assessments will need to be completed which include -
- Practical Assessments in the workshop
- Written exams
- Online multiple choice exams
- Project work
- Discussions
- Portfolio work
- Photographic evidence
Learners are also expected to complete either Essential Skills Wales, GCSE English & Maths and/or Digital Literacy depending upon their existing grades of Maths and English.
Learners will also be assigned a Progress Coach who will support them throughout their time on the programme and complete a PT programme with them. They will ensure that any ALN support is put in place before learners start and that any new support needs that may arise are incorporated into their programme to help them to succeed. The course is fully supported to meet individual needs and learning differences.
The programme is delivered over three days and will be a mixture of classroom & workshop.
The core curriculum will help learners to develop their confidence, knowledge, experience and skills in Bricklaying and will be enrolled on Gateway Qualifications L1 Diploma in Building & Construction.
Units consist of -
● Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and Associated Industries
● Working in Construction
● Environmental Awareness in Construction
● Access Equipment in Construction
● Residential Dwellings in Construction
● Basic Bricklaying Skills
● Basic Block laying Skills
● Cavity Walling
● Block Walling/Openings in Brickwork
A range of assessments will need to be completed which include -
- Practical Assessments in the workshop
- Written exams
- Online multiple choice exams
- Project work
- Discussions
- Portfolio work
- Photographic evidence
Learners are also expected to complete either Essential Skills Wales, GCSE English & Maths and/or Digital Literacy depending upon their existing grades of Maths and English.
Learners will also be assigned a Progress Coach who will support them throughout their time on the programme and complete a PT programme with them. They will ensure that any ALN support is put in place before learners start and that any new support needs that may arise are incorporated into their programme to help them to succeed. The course is fully supported to meet individual needs and learning differences.
The programme is delivered over three days and will be a mixture of classroom & workshop.
4 GCSEs at grade E/2 or above including Maths and English or Welsh (1st Language)
For all learners who are looking to progress onto this L1 course from an Entry programme you must have achieved your main qualification, progressed in Maths and English and hit all of the targets in your ILP.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
For all learners who are looking to progress onto this L1 course from an Entry programme you must have achieved your main qualification, progressed in Maths and English and hit all of the targets in your ILP.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Each learner will complete the WEST diagnostic assessments for literacy and numeracy. Students will work towards a range of units to help them achieve their qualification to support further progression into Further Education or Work-Based Learning.
Learners will be supported to plan their next steps throughout the course. Progression could be to one of the following:
– A higher-level course in a vocational area of your choice
– JGW+ or apprenticeship programme
– Employment
– A community based programme.
– A higher-level course in a vocational area of your choice
– JGW+ or apprenticeship programme
– Employment
– A community based programme.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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21/06/2025
10:00
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