City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Brickwork

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).

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.

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.

Suitability

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

Progressions

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.