Level 1 Diploma in Brickwork

Key Facts

Starting
8 Sep 2025

Location
Carshalton College Main Site
Start Date
Sep 2025
Level
Level 1
Code
CCO1039CF
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This course provides you with the opportunity to develop your Brickwork Skills. You will also further your knowledge of Literacy and Numeracy. In addition there is a further unit of learning Personal Social Development (PSD).

This course is for anyone who is interested in a career in the Brickwork Industry and meets the entry requirements.

Students on this course will be invited to attend cross-college events that will develop their job skills. Examples of previous events students have attended are: Drug awareness, prevent, stop smoking, CV writing, healthy eating, sports activities and many more through our student services, learning centre and enterprise. Guest speakers from - Renlon, Rail track, NIC, NAPIT, JIB and ECA, educational and historical trips to brick manufacturers, Wealden and Down, Chatsworth House, Royal Pavilion, Hampton Court and Winsor Castle to name just a few. Learners also attend exhibitions such as IFSEC, ELEX, NIC and London ExCel Centre. Site visits - Contractors include Berkley Homes, Barratt Homes and Willmott-Dixon.

A significant number of 16-18 learners complete work experience through local employers and through college based projects, gaining relevant skills to increase their employability.

Enrichment activities such as a football tournament and league in Pulse Sports Centre for construction and electrical students with medals for runner ups and winners including a cup, other activities include swimming, table tennis, and pool within the common room area.

Entry Requirements

We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
3 x GCSE's at any grade including Maths and English or previous vocational qualification.
Don't have any formal qualifications? let us know and we can assess you to ensure you will be able to achieve well on the course. We will carry out an initial assessment to ensure that you are able to cope with the level of programme.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
Course Content

Modules studied include: Health and Safety Access Equipment used on building sites Manual Handling The use of a variety of hand tools to produce a variety of brick structures
Progression Next Steps

Successful completion of ALL the course framework will allow you the opportunity to progress on to a higher level of course and also offers excellent training opportunities to assist in working toward a career in the Construction Industry.
There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.
During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.
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