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Bricklayer Training

5.0 (5 ratings) 4 enrolled 2h 16m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
2h 16mSelf-paced
8 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 8 lessons 2h 16m total
01 Bricklayer Training 8 lessons
  1. Introduction to Bricklaying
  2. Tools of Bricklaying
  3. Bonding of Bricklaying
  4. Basic Techniques of Bricklaying
  5. Constructing Walls
  6. Basic Joint Finishes
  7. Building Curved Arches
  8. Building Curved Brickwork and Defects and Maintenance of Bricklaying

About this course

This Bricklayer course is designed for Bricklayers, Builders, Stonemasons, Groundworkers, and PTS Bricklayers. Bricklayers build, construct, extend and repair commercial buildings, domestic buildings, walls, chimneys, tunnel linings, archways, foundations, and much more.  

So they will require intensive knowledge and skills. In this course, you will get a comprehensive introduction to the classifications, quality, and sizes of bricks, along with the types, applications, and adjustments of bonding.

You will also explore the steps of constructing walls, checking them, building curved arches, curved brickwork, various basic techniques of bricklaying and joint finishes, various tools like spreading tools, levelling and measuring tools, and many more. Lastly, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to find defects in bricklaying and conduct the maintenance process accordingly.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

This Bricklayer course is suitable for anyone who wants to get a good grip of bricklaying including the following professionals:

  • Bricklayers
  • Builders
  • Stonemasons
  • Groundworkers
  • PTS Bricklayers

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Familiarise themselves with the classification, quality, and sizes of bricks
  • Introduce themselves with various tools like spreading tools, levelling and measuring tools, pointing and jointing tools, and cutting tools
  • Develop a better understanding of types of bonds, applications, and adjustments of bonding
  • Learn in-depth about the basic techniques of bricklaying and basic joint finishes
  • Grasp the whole process of constructing walls in detail along with the checking process
  • Find out the various types of building arches and how to build them
  • Learn the basics of curved walls and how to build curved brickwork
  • Explore how to look for defects in bricklaying and how they can maintain them

Accreditation​

All of our courses, including this Bricklayer, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Assessment​

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Bricklaying

  • Introduction to Bricklaying

Module 02: Tools of Bricklaying

  • Tools of Bricklaying

Module 03: Bonding of Bricklaying

  • Bonding of Bricklaying

Module 04: Basic Techniques of Bricklaying

  • Basic Techniques of Bricklaying

Module 05: Constructing Walls

  • Constructing Walls

Module 06: Basic Joint Finishes

  • Basic Joint Finishes

Module 07: Building Curved Arches

  • Building Curved Arches

Module 08: Building Curved Brickwork and Defects and Maintenance of Bricklaying

  • Building Curved Brickwork and Defects and Maintenance of Bricklaying

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

5.0

Rated by 5 learners on the UISC learning portal · 4 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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