Brickwork – Introduction

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Select	Status	Course Code	Date	Duration	Time	Location	Costs
Enquire	Please Enquire	NA00001M/1	Thu 18 Feb 2027	5 Weeks	17:30 - 20:30	Auction Mart	£ 170*

* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information

Thinking about a career in construction or want to build practical skills? Learn the fundamentals of bricklaying on this hands-on introductory course. You may even be building the next step in your career!

This beginner-friendly course provides a practical introduction to brickwork, giving you the skills and confidence to carry out basic bricklaying tasks. Delivered in a well-equipped workshop by experienced tutors, the course offers a supportive environment for learning.

Over course, you will gain hands-on experience working with a range of bricks and materials, while learning about their properties and uses. The course focuses on developing essential techniques that form the foundation for further study or entry into construction trades.

By the end of the course, you will have built a solid understanding of brickwork and the confidence to progress your skills further.

What you’ll cover

Setting out basic brickwork and bonding arrangements
Applying mortar correctly
Pointing and jointing techniques
Creating different finishes
Incorporating decorative panels into brickwork models
Introduction to external work such as concreting, flagging and brick paving

Entry Requirements

No prior experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn a new skill.

Information

All materials required are included in the course fee.

For your safety and comfort, please bring:

Overall/old clothes
Sturdy closed-toe footwear
Long hair tied back
No valuable jewellery
Notepad & Pen
A drink and snack

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Further Study

If you enjoy this workshop, you may wish to progress onto:

Advanced Brickwork courses at Craven College
Stonework – Introduction at Craven College

Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.

Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?

*Pending Funding Guidance

Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk

Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk

All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk

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Thursday – 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday – 8:30am – 4:30pm

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