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Course Overview

This is a full-time course for students aged 16-18 designed to give you the opportunity to gain a qualification and progress onto our Level 2 Bricklaying course, or to prepare you to start an Apprenticeship or enter Full Time work in the Construction Industry.

The course is based at our facility at the North Road campus in Poole.

This study programme also includes Personal Development, Employability and Work Experience, and depending on GCSE grades on entry, may include GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and/or English.

The course gives learners the opportunity to develop skills at their own pace and you will be assessed through a series of practical assessments and online tests throughout the year.

This is a one-year full-time programme which you will need to attend approximately three to four days of the week for 36 weeks.


 

You will cover the following subjects:

  • Brickwork
  • Blockwork
  • Cavity walls
  • Solid walls
  • Safe handling of materials
  • Setting out
  • Health and Safety
  • The Construction Industry
  • Working platforms

Depending on GCSE grades on entry - the study programme will include GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and English.

You will need to achieve a minimum of GCSE Maths and English at Levels 2-3, and at the interview you will also need to bring a copy of your latest school report. 

You will be expected to complete 30 hours of Work Related Experience including site visits, guest speakers and actual site work experience if available.

Successful completion of this course will help you to progress to a Level 2 Diploma full-time programme or an Apprenticeship. It is not possible to become fully qualified unless you gain employment in the industry and are assessed on-site.

Level 1 is the ideal stepping stone for progression within the industry.   You can find work as an Improver Bricklayer or Labourer after this course with the opportunity to progress within the industry to become a Bricklayer, Ground Worker or General Builder.

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Here at Bournemouth and Poole College we have a reputation for offering excellent skills training. The facilities are excellent and you will be taught by well-qualified staff who are professionals in their chosen fields, with sound industrial experience, knowledge and expertise. You will be issued with an essentials list during your interview or at enrolment.

Awarding Body:
NOCN

Curriculum Area:
Construction - Construction Skills

Course Options

Start Date

Wed 3rd September 2025

Attendance

Full-time

Duration

1 Years

Location

Poole Campus

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