Salford City College (City Skills)
City Skills
Salford
England
Courses Available
Brickwork Diploma Level 1; Brickwork Diploma Level 2; Bricklayer apprenticeship (listed under Construction Craft)
Course Details
Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying: basics of blocklaying and bricklaying; cavity walling; assist in setting out and building masonry structures up to the damp proof course. Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: interpret and work from construction drawings to set out masonry structures; produce thin joint masonry and masonry cladding; build solid walls, isolated/attached piers, and cavity walls. Described as the industry standard entry route into a career as a qualified bricklayer. Delivered at City Skills, a Centre of Excellence for Construction.
Duration
Entry Requirements
Level 1: 4 GCSEs at grade 1-9 (or equivalent); genuine interest in practical trade skills; college interview. Level 2: typically progress from Level 1 Bricklaying; some 16-18 students may enrol directly if they achieve an average G-Score of 4 across their GCSE profile; interview compulsory.
Next Intake
01/09/2027 (per course page, academic year 27/28)
FEES & FUNDING
£0* (most students study for FREE; those who do not qualify for funding are often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan).
COURSE LINK
COLLEGE WEBSITE
