Bricklaying
Kick-start your construction career with practical bricklaying training that develops confidence, technical ability, and the foundations for a future in the trade.
Meet your tutor!
What can you do…
Develop safe working practices, communication and quantities alongside structural/decorative brickwork and complex masonry.
Construct brick, block and cavity walls; set out basic masonry; mix construction materials.
Train through practical workshops sessions supported by online/unit tests and theory.
Enter skills competitions and access work experience/employer links.
Studying bricklaying with us means…
You will be training in spacious, well-equipped construction workshops designed to replicate real site conditions.
You’ll learn from expert tutors, compete in prestigious events like SkillBuild, and benefit from strong employer partnerships offering work placements and apprenticeships.
With a growing construction industry in the Tees Valley and progression routes through levels or into employment, the college provides an excellent launchpad for a successful career as a bricklayer.
Where could you go next…
Build and repair walls, houses and other structures using bricks, blocks and mortar.
Work on a variety of construction projects, helping to create, improve and maintain buildings.
Supervise construction teams on-site, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Oversee building projects from start to finish, coordinating staff, schedules, materials and health and safety.
Carry out repairs and upkeep on buildings, helping to keep properties safe, functional and in good condition.
