Brickwork involves constructing walls, buildings, and other structures using bricks and mortar. It is a key aspect of masonry, where bricklayers carefully lay and align bricks to create strong, durable structures. Brickwork is commonly used in residential and commercial construction for its strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal.

Brickwork suits individuals who enjoy hands-on, physical work and have an eye for detail. It’s ideal for people who take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy working outdoors, and have good coordination and precision. Those who like building and creating tangible, lasting structures will thrive in this field.

There are many elements to brickwork and depending on the level of course that you start with us you can look forward to studying many of these topics during your time with us including:

• Principles of construction
• Building cavity walls
• Building solid walls and piers
• Constructing basic arches
• Setting out buildings

You are assessed by a variety of methods including: • Practical observations • Oral questioning • Written modular tests. • Production of a portfolio of evidence • Internally and externally set assignments and/or examinations • A period of work experience between 50 and 450 hours depending on the level enrolled onto.

Protective clothing, footwear and writing materials are required.

The table shows you both the construction and engineering area routes along with the levels you are likely to study at depending upon your final GCSE grades. Offers will be made based on your indicated grades and the levels available within the progression table.

• No GCSE results for Level 1
• 3 x GCSEs at grade 2 and a grade 3 in English and/or maths for Level 2
• 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths for Level 3
• 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths for T Level, Level 3