Brickwork and Civil Engineering
Brickwork and Civil Engineering
City & Guilds Level 1 in Construction Skills
Learners interested in a hands-on career in the Brickwork or Civil Engineering industry will find this course ideal.
Is this course right for me?
This one year course focuses on traditional bricklaying and masonry skills, giving learners the experience of working with bricks, blocks and stone. The course also provides the opportunity to experience the popular and much needed trade of Civil Engineering which looks at the design and build of public structures used in everyday life. Both trades are at the heart of the booming construction industry and will give fantastic long life long career opportunities for motivated learners.
Experienced tradespeople will teach traditional hand skills with an emphasis also on developing wider skills in numeracy, literacy, problem solving and IT to prepare learners for the workplace or progression to foundation courses in construction.
What are the entry requirements?
- Two GCSEs at grade G or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/English Literature/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communication may be an acceptable equivalent to GCSEs
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
This dynamic construction course provides learners with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to excel in the construction industry. Learn to lay paving using slabs, set out and lay gravel paths, and construct various types of brick and block walling, including half brick walling, block walling, half brick return corners, and one brick walling.
Additionally, the course covers essential techniques for laying block paving. Health and Safety in construction and an introduction to the construction industry are integral parts of the curriculum, ensuring that learners are well-prepared to work safely and effectively in their future careers. By the end of the course, learners will possess the expertise to undertake a wide range of construction tasks with confidence and precision.
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
What can I do next?
Following successful completion of the Level 1 course, learners will be invited to apply for the Level 2 Foundation in Brickwork and Civil Engineeering.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- Technical drawing equipment - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Brickwork work trousers - £25
- Brickwork safety boots/shoes - £14/£39
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2025/26
- You will need to pay a £55 construction workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
