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DCG Construction – Brickwork courses at DCG

Construction – Brickwork Courses at DCG

Build a brighter future in one of the UK’s largest industries. Derby College will equip you with the advanced bricklaying skills needed by construction employers today.

Firm foundations for your career

Want to succeed in an industry that is always moving forward? Keen on practical projects where you can improve the world we live in? Want to say: ‘I built that’?

At Derby College, you’ll discover an exciting range of full-time courses covering all aspects of bricklaying and trowel occupations. We offer apprenticeship opportunities too, along with clear routes to take your construction qualifications all the way to degree level.

Is this you?

  • Interested in design and technology
  • Good at paying attention to detail
  • Enjoy working outdoors
  • Work well in a team
  • Good practical skills
  • Want to work in an industry that is always changing and moving forward

Getting into construction – Brickwork

  • Full time at College There is a wide range of full-time Construction courses offered at Derby College, preparing you for jobs in wood occupations, painting and decorating, plastering, trowel occupations, plumbing and electrical installation.
  • Apprenticeships These are available with Derby College in many crafts such as brickwork, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, electrical installation and plumbing. For some apprenticeships, you will need GCSEs or Functional Skills in English and Maths.
  • Higher education To do some jobs in the construction industry, such as architect, civil engineer or quantity surveyor, you will need a degree, foundation degree or HND. You can study full time at university or part time alongside a job. Derby College itself offers a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment as well as a Foundation Degree in Construction Management.
  • Jobs You could take an unskilled job, for example as a labourer, as a step into construction work and do more ‘on the job’ training in the future.

If your ambition is to become a building surveyor, civil engineer, quantity surveyor, site engineer, site manager, building services engineer or structural engineer, please visit our Professional Construction area to find out more.

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Latest News

Building his future: DCG student secures double wins in bricklaying competitions

Derby College student cements his place in national bricklaying competition

Senior Competition winner and DCG student, Matthew Wooley with DCG CEO Mandie Stravino OBE MBA and The Guild of Bricklayers President Mr Bill Bowmen

Skills competition success for DCG twin apprentices

Bricklaying students Jonny and George McFarlane holding their awards stood with teachers Bill Bentley and Clive Smith.

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Construction – Brickwork – Course Listings

Apprenticeships (1)

L2 FT

Bricklayer Apprenticeship: Level 2

Course Type: Apprenticeships
Location: Hudson Building

School Leaver - Vocational/Technical (4)

L1 FT

Foundation in Bricklaying

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Hudson Building

L0 FT

Introduction to Construction Skills (Multi-Trade)

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Hudson Building

L2 FT

Level 2 Technical in Bricklaying (Direct Entry)

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Hudson Building

L2 FT

Level 2 Technical in Bricklaying (progression)

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Hudson Building

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Key Information

Our Teachers

At Derby College we believe the best tutors are usually those who have real world experience of working in the field they’re teaching. So, in most cases, you’ll be taught by someone who has worked in the industry that you wish to enter. As well as being able to share their knowledge and experiences with you, they have crucial industry connections, which is a huge benefit when it comes to helping you to secure a work placement in your chosen field.

As part of your studies at Derby College we offer a full range of assistance to ensure you have a great learning experience.

Our facilities and location

Discover our campuses and facilities here. Each campus page contains:

  • 360-degree images of our facilities
  • A location map
  • A list of courses that are run at the campus
  • Student Success Stories

Find out more

To find out more about our Construction – Brickwork courses, attend our next course and career event or contact us on 0800 028 0289

How to Apply

Press the Apply Now button, that can be found at the top and bottom of every course information page and follow the instructions for the InTouch applications portal. If you are unable to apply online, contact Student Services who will help you complete your application form and will be able to help and guide you to make a decision on the course of study to meet your needs and ambitions.

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Construction – Brickwork – Success Stories

Jack Hadfield

School Leaver Vocational

G F Tomlinson – Employer

Apprenticeship

Jamie Wasley

Apprenticeship

Jamie Wasley on a building site

Lewis Cottle

Apprenticeship

Lewis Cottle at Belfield HSE

Jordan Richards

School Leaver Vocational

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