Course details may be subject to change.
This course will provide you with a basic understanding of brickwork and will help you gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for further study.You will practice essential building methods and basic bricklaying skills, including carrying out cavity walling.
You will learn how to set out and build structures up to damp course level, and construct straight forward brick/ block walls.
Entry Criteria
Entry requirements for this course are Grade 2 GCSE in maths and English or equivalent. Access to all Level 1 courses depend on a successful interview and your maths and English assessment result.
Additional Costs
You will need safety footwear for practical sessions in our industry standard brick workshop. Failure to wear safety equipment will result in student being refused entry to workshop. The college will provide opportunity to purchase these at the start of term.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with one of our construction team and once your place on the course is confirmed, we will stay in touch throughout the year. Your meeting will include a presentation about the College and course, a one to one chat with a tutor and a tour of the facilities.
Study Aims
This course aims to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to work in construction. The units studied develop both written and practical skills for the workplace. You will get the opportunity to develop your skills in a real working environment.
Modules Studied
- Health Safety & Welfare in Construction & Associated Industries
- Knowledge of Technical Information, Quantities & Communication
- Knowledge of Construction Technology
- Construct Block Walling
- Construct Brick Walling
- Construct Cavity Walling
- Setting out for Basic Masonry Structures
- Mix Construction Materials
- Synoptic Practical Assignments.
Teaching and Assessment
We are committed to supporting every one of our students with an extensive range of support services to ensure you have the opportunity to get the very best out of your experience with us.You will be allocated a personal tutor who will guide you through your studies and try to help with any problems you may encounter. In the Technology department, your course leader will also act as your personal tutor. You will answer knowledge based questions at the end of each unit.
Industry Links
A number of Project Managers from high profile North East construction companies visit our brickwork students, to discuss employment opportunities and the construction industry. We have many strong links with many companies, including:
- Tolent Living
- Persimmons Homes
- Sir Robert McAlpine
- Robertsons Construction
- Ladycraft Ltd
- Durham City Builders
- Scott Builders
- Beamish Museum.
Placement
Our brick workshop reflects the best of industry standards and will give you experience of the real working practices and conditions you will face in the construction sector.Students are required to undertake an employability programme and/or relevant work experience. We work in partnership with local employers to provide you with hands-on experience. Some of the employers we work with are our former students who have established their own businesses.
You could progress to Level 2 Brickwork at New College Durham to further develop your knowledge and skills.
Alternatively, you could progress into employment in a brick based role.
