Part Time Course code 2808

Construction underpins our economy and society. Few sectors have such an impact on communities across the UK or have the same potential to provide large numbers of high-skilled, well-paid jobs. This Level 1 qualification is a practical course that introduces basic brick skills. You’ll also learn the health and safety requirements for working in construction.

Available dates

16 September 2026
- Start date
  16 September 2026
- Time
  18:00 - 21:00
- Days
  Wednesday
- Duration
  10 weeks
- Campus
  Hemel Hempstead Campus
- Fees
  £270
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13 January 2027
- Start date
  13 January 2027
- Time
  18:00 - 21:00
- Days
  Wednesday
- Duration
  10 weeks
- Campus
  Hemel Hempstead Campus
- Fees
  £270
- Apply Now

Entry Criteria

There are no formal entry requirements for this Level 1 course. However, you should be working at a level that enables you to successfully access and achieve the qualification. This may be demonstrated through English and/or maths qualifications, industry experience, or prior achievement at a similar or higher level.

Applicants without formal qualifications will be invited to attend an assessment session to ensure they are working at an appropriate level. Where additional development is needed, our team will support learners to access suitable English and/or maths provision to build the core skills required for future progression onto a Level 1 qualification.
What will I study?

This 12 week Level 1 evening course is a great place to start if you want to study a practical, hands-on course and would like to pursue a trade working with bricks and mortar. The course will give learners a good understanding of the principles of brickwork. This course is for learners 19+.

You will be required to bring steel toe cap boots to all lessons.
Future Prospects

After completing this course, you could move onto further Construction courses at a higher level or onto a range of employment opportunities.