The City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying (6705) is an introductory qualification designed to provide learners with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to start a career in bricklaying and the wider construction industry. It covers essential practical skills such as building basic brick and block walls, setting out, and interpreting drawings, as well as health and safety in construction. The course combines hands-on workshop training with theory-based learning, preparing students for progression to Level 2 qualifications, apprenticeships, or entry-level work in the trade.
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Overview
The City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying (6705) provides learners with a solid introduction to the construction industry and the core skills needed to become a bricklayer. The qualification focuses on developing practical abilities, underpinning knowledge, and understanding of health and safety within a construction environment.
Learners will gain hands-on experience in tasks such as setting out, laying bricks and blocks, constructing basic walling structures, and mixing and using mortar correctly. The course also introduces key employability and communication skills relevant to working on site.
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Who is this course for?
School leavers and those who are interested in a career in the construction industry. -
Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade 2+ in English and Maths
Careers/Progression:
- Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Bricklaying Apprenticeship Bricklayer
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Assessment Types
Practical Assessments
- Learners demonstrate their skills by completing set bricklaying tasks in a controlled workshop environment
- These tasks assess the ability to follow drawings, measure accurately, mix materials, and construct walling and brickwork to required standards
Knowledge Tests
- Short written or online tests check understanding of key theoretical topics such as health and safety, construction principles, and communication
- These may include multiple-choice or short-answer questions
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Units/Modules
- Principles of building construction, information, and communication
- Contribute to setting out and building basic masonry structures
- Constructing basic walling, cavity walling, and piers
- Health, safety, and welfare in construction
- Mixing and using construction materials
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Benefits/Skills
- Hands-on experience: Learners develop practical bricklaying skills in a workshop environment that mirrors real site conditions
- Industry-recognised qualification: City & Guilds is a respected awarding body in construction, helping learners gain credibility with employers
- Progression opportunities: Successful completion provides a clear route to Level 2 qualifications or bricklaying apprenticeships
- Foundation for employment: The course builds the confidence and work-readiness needed to start a career in the construction sector
- Health and safety awareness: Learners gain vital knowledge about safe working practices required on all construction sites
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Careers/Progression
Successful completion allows learners to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying or a bricklaying apprenticeship, paving the way to full industry qualification and employment.