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Brickwork for Beginners (Community Course)

Course Overview

Course Type:

Part Time

Available at:

Available at CETC tagCETC

Course Area:

Construction & Building Services

Course Duration:

6 Weeks

Available at:

Available at CETC tagCETC

The Course in Detail

Build practical bricklaying skills in this hands-on evening course designed for beginners and improvers alike. Delivered in a supportive workshop environment, this tailored learning programme focuses on developing essential brickwork techniques through step-by-step practical.

Over six weeks, you will gain confidence in core construction skills, from setting out and levelling to building more advanced structures. Each session combines demonstration, guided practice, and individual feedback to help you progress at your own pace.

You will learn

  • Foundations of Bricklaying
  • Garden Structures 
  • Developing Accuracy
  • Expanding Skills
  • Consolidation and Practice

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

There are no entry requirements for the course. However, the course is great for:

  • Beginners interested in learning practical bricklaying skills
  • DIY enthusiasts looking to improve home project capabilities
  • Individuals considering a pathway into construction trades
  • Students wishing to build confidence with hands-on construction techniques

Students will need to make sure they have steel toe capped boots for this course.

This Could Lead to

By the end of the course, you will have completed multiple practical builds and developed the foundational skills required for further training or small-scale construction projects.

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Availability & Enrolment

Availability

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