You can get into this job through:
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- a College Course
- an Apprenticeship
- working towards this role on the job
College Course
College courses you could look at:
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills
- Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying
- Level 2 Diploma in Trowel Occupations
These courses will teach you some of the skills needed for the job and can help you to find a trainee position with a building company.
You will usually need:
- 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G) for a level 1 course
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D) for a level 2 course
Apprenticeship
You could start by doing an intermediate bricklaying apprenticeship. This will usually take two years to complete.
You will do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
You will need some GCSEs, usually including English and Maths.
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Work Based
You could start as a construction site labourer and take training on the job to become a bricklayer.
Individual companies will have their own entry qualifications when you apply for a job.
You’ll need the following skills:
- some knowledge of building and construction
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to work well with others
- knowledge of maths
- to be flexible and open to change
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- ambition and a desire to succeed
- the ability to work well with your hands
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
