Brickwork - Level 3

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 2 Years
Study Full-Time
Location Green Technology Centre

Qualification Gained

Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Brickwork

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More about the course

Are you looking for a practical, hands-on and exciting career in an in-demand industry?

Bricklaying is a sought-after trade around the world. From constructing traditional structures to building modern architectural wonders, bricklaying is an essential and respected trade that offers a world of opportunities.

If you choose our level 3 course in bricklaying, you will learn various skills needed to build, repair and maintain the country's housing stock.

Our qualification is aimed at people wishing to enhance the skills they have already learnt in Level 2 bricklaying, to progress on to becoming skilled in their chosen trade, and to work towards becoming a master craftsman.

Entry requirements:

Level 2 Brickwork Diploma or equivalent

All offers are based on suitability of the course assessed at a taster day

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Brickwork.

What will I learn?

Repair and maintain masonry structures

Constructing radial and battered brickwork

Carrying out decorative and reinforced brickwork

Constructing fireplaces and chimneys

How is the course taught?

Practical assignments
Course work
1:1 support
Tutorials
Presentations
Demonstrations
Classwork

You will be based at the Green Technology Centre. Classes generally run between 9:00am - 5:00pm but may vary.

How am I assessed?

Practical work
Theory work
Multiple-choice exams

Work experience opportunities:

Throughout the year we will be visiting different buildings of interest, including the brick factory to see how bricks are made. There will also be guest speakers coming in to talk to you about the industry.

English and Maths:

English will be embedded throughout the year to enable you to have a better understanding of the terminology used for this level of course.

Maths will be embedded for example to help you price the materials required to build the house and how many squared meters of concrete you will need for the footing.

Tutorial

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course, you could go into employment including an apprenticeship, or become a Construction worker, Site Supervisor, Foreman, and Construction Manager.

You can also be a Self-Employed Business Owner or a Sub-Contractor.

Call us: 01562 820811

Email us: enquiries@kidderminster.ac.uk

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Adam Griffin

Green Technology Centre Manager

As a dedicated Site Manager, I oversee the centre's daily operations and support learners in their journey toward achieving their qualifications. My responsibilities include managing four departments: Motor Vehicle, Vehicle Respraying, Bricklaying, and Property Maintenance Operations, offering qualifications ranging from Level 1 to Level 3, as well as apprenticeship programs in these areas. With a background as a fully qualified motor mechanic and vehicle respraying tutor for eight years, I bring hands-on expertise to my role in management.

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