Intensive Bricklaying Course, 10 days.  Limited Spaces

completed brick wall with decorative panel and pointed

  • Investment      £1,150

  • Duration      10 days

  • Location      Stoke-on-Trent

  • Entry Requirements      None

  • Benefits      Expert tuition.  Intensive bricklaying course including many practical projects.  Relevant theory is covered during the course.

Bricklaying Course Learner Review

Great environment, excellent instructor with vast experience and knowledge.  Got what I wanted from the course.  The second week was for me the most useful part, building a cavity wall with a window and lintel, to then create a decorative panel in the window place and finally remove the decorative panel and brick it in to create a wall again.

Anon, April 2025, Bricklaying Course

You are welcome to arrange to visit our centre to see one of our bricklaying courses in action and see the high standard of work that all learners achieve.  Our  courses are limited to 10 people and they fill up quickly so visit now and book a place.  Join thousands of satisfied customers who have learned a trade with us.

This 10 day bricklaying course is aimed at giving you the skills to complete a number of bricklaying projects after your training. Your training will include building brick walls, block walls, attached piers, cavity walls and decorative finishes.

This bricklaying course, as with all our training courses, is intensive and aimed at providing you with as much quality training as possible in the time you are at the centre, therefore you will spend every hour of every day learning and practicing.

This bricklaying course is practical based and classroom time is kept to a minimum.

Spaces are limited to 8 people on a course at any one time and each person will have all tools and materials provided.

You will complete 10 days of bricklaying training and you will be supplied with all tools and materials throughout the course.  The photos on this page better explain the brick and blockwork projects that you will complete during the course.

During this course you will complete the following to a high standard;

  • During this course you will complete the following elements:
    • Use hand tools used within bricklaying so that you are confident in using them which will improve the quality of your work and the time it takes to complete jobs.
    • Materials – understand the different materials used within bricklaying.
    • Demonstrate planning, organising and setting out a work area. 
    • Build 4″ and 9″ brick walls, 900 corners and attached piers.
    • Build block walls.
    • Build cavity walls including ties and damp proof course.
    • Understand different bonds.
    • Demonstrate producing neat and tidy cuts to bricks.
    • Demonstrate pointing and finishing.
    • Build a two brick pier and attach a wall.
    • Set up a dummy window frame – plumb, level, range and gauge.
    • Complete correct seating and placing of lintel over opening.
    • Produce decorative brickwork – soldiers, dental tooth and oversailing course.
    • Produce basketweave decorative panel – brickwork plumb, level, range and gauge.
    • Discussion and demonstration on the setting out of a building – transferring levels, different foundations.
    • Understand the construction of a solid floor to DPC.
    • Discuss popular building projects and go through the stages step by step.
    • Understanding the different methods used to price jobs, dealing with customers and overcoming problems that may arise. You will also be provided with support after completing your course and you are able to contact your tutor by email, phone or call into the training centre to discuss your queries.
    • Fully answer all your questions related to the trade, you are taught by experienced tradesmen with a passion for the trade, ask as many questions as you wish during the course.  We employ experts in each field so they are able to answer all your questions.
    • Full support after completing your course. if you have any questions relating to anything that you have covered on your course you are free to contact your tutor or the centre, by telephone, email or by calling into the centre. There is no charge for this and you can call at anytime in the future.

You can book online or via email at enquiries@tradeteacher.co.uk or call 01782 837007.

Our courses are very popular and book up quickly and as we only have 8 places on each course the course dates below maybe full before we have time to update this website.  Also it is worth noting that as we are flexible with customers, we do allow them to change course dates and so spaces may become available before we have had time to update the website.  It is worth adding your details to our reserve list as we will contact people on the list first to offer new spaces.  To be added to our reserve list, email your contact details to enquiries@tradeteacher.co.uk

Start Dates
May 12th 2025 – 3 places available
May 26th 2025 – 3 places available
June 23rd 2025 – 4 places available
July 7th 2025 – 6 places available
August 4th 2025 – 8 places available
August 18th 2025 – 8 places available
September 15th 2025 – 4 places available
October 13th 2025 – 7 places available
October 27th 2025 – 8 places available
Extra dates will be added to meet demand

The course is 10 days in duration, Monday to Thursday from 9am until 5pm and Fridays from 9am until 3pm.

Our centre based in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2DJ.  Please arrive at the training centre at least 15 minutes before the course start time.

The cost of this bricklaying course is £1,150 INC VAT. You only need to bring yourself, work clothes and footwear and your lunch, we will provide everything else.

We ask for a deposit of £150 to secure your place on our bricklaying course and full payment 4 weeks before the course start date.

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Below is feedback from our previous students.

Great environment, excellent instructor with vast experience and knowledge.  Got what I wanted from the course.  The second week was for me the most useful part, building a cavity wall with a window and lintel, to then create a decorative panel in the window place and finally remove the decorative panel and brick it in to create a wall again.  Anon, April 2025

I would recommend this course to service leavers, good value for money and brilliant training.  Good pleasant and friendly environment – I like that everyone is on the same boat and here for similar reasons.  Thanks to Tony, good instructor and very knowledgeable.  S Taylor, April 2025

I would recommend the course to others.  I feel that I will be able to use the skills learned to complete many tasks saving me money.  G Smith. April 2025

I would recommend this course to others, this is very useful, whether you want to do DIY at home or you can choose as a professional job.  We had a very good instructor.  T Rana, March 2025

The course is perfect.  The learning environment was good with excellent tutor with great knowledge and skills.  I would recommend the course as it gave us a knowledge and skills about bricklaying technique, estimation and quotes about brick jobs you want to do in the future.  S Thapa, March 2025

The most interesting/useful part was building a cavity wall as there were more than expected areas required to complete it.  Building basic wall and radius wall as they will be likely jobs I undertake.  I feel the course teaches to a good level to be able to go and develop skills independently.  S Williscroft, March 2025

Very hands on.  Good overall knowledge.  Ant (tutor) is very good, patient and knowledgeable.  D Morris, March 2025

Great grounding for anyone who has never done bricklaying or block work before.  For an intensive 2 weeks a lot is learned.  The tutors are all trade savvy and know tips and tricks on top of core knowledge which is always better to learn as well as the basics.  J Brown, March 2025

I would recommend this course.  Good value for money, learn a lot in a short space of time.  Everything flows well.  J Roberts, March 2025

I would recommend this course to others – no nonsense, straight to the point and covers everything required.  N Ineson, March 2025

You gain a lot of knowledge in a short amount of time.  Getting a lot of hands-on training, however, the theory lessons on a morning were a great use of time and well structured.  Good facilities. K Nicoll, February 2025

I think all of the course is useful, especially the marking out for foundations.  Lots of content covered and plenty of time on the tools.  Tony is an excellent instructor and is very knowledgeable.  A Styling, February 2025

Compared to another centre I have been this place is the best.  The most interesting/useful parts of the training was the whole course, the tips, knowledge and techniques provided by Tont.  Very Thankful.  J Peers, February 2025

The most interesting/useful parts of the training for me was how the house foundation are built, decorative panel, lintels and dog toothing.  I will recommend this course to anyone who is interested in construction skills.  Anon, February 2025

I would recommend this course because it was a relaxed environment, instructor used a great method of training and even though I was in the construction industry, I never felt the instructor was condescending.  We had lots of hands on, this kept me interested throughout the course.  K Hughes, January 2025

I like this course because it is only 2 weeks long, you have a brick in your hand from day one, within 2 hours of being there!  I will highly recommend this course on my return to the army to my friends. R Wannell, January 2025

Good place to learn, very friendly environment.  I will come back for another course.  M Ali, January 2025

I’ve learnt how to brick lay and now have the confidence to build my own garage.  Everyone is friendly, wants to get on with the training and the experience the tutors have is brilliant.  D O’Kane, January 2025

Great instructors, plenty of materials and tools to work with, good value for money.  Interesting to learn about how all other trades overlap each other in order to complete a property.  Friendly and approachable instructors.  Anon, November 2024

I found decorative panel the most interesting and challenging as well.  I would recommend this course to others because of the money you can save, gigantic money on garden walls and other stuff like simple bricklaying.  This is my fifth course and never get bored, so thank you for providing the courses.  Massive thank you to Tony who is friendly, full of knowledge, helpful and understanding. D Rai, November 2024

The most interesting was learning about garden walls and decorative panel.  Instructor Tony was very good human being and has adept knowledge on subject matter.  He was always supportive and very good instructional ability.  I didn’t see any dissatisfaction of this college.  Everyone is friendly.  Love to do more courses. R. Rai, November 2024.

I would recommend this course this course to others.  The help being offered is invaluable.  Had conversations with the tutor about personal projects, advice and help given.  Also advice offered when on projects to stay in communication.  L. Jones, September 2024

Excellent use of ELCAS, trade for life even if just used for personal use.  Had no experience of bricklaying before the course, I can confidently say that I could build structures with correct technique to a good and safe standard.  R Broomhead September 2024

This is a good valued course, well worth the money. The relaxed and easy manner of the instructor combined with their life experience projected onto the students, made learning the subject easier and enjoyable.  Enjoyed the course immensely.  Thank you. Anon September 2024

The whole course was a new concept to me.  Going from never having laid a brick before to building a cavity wall with designs has been invaluable.  The deliver all of this in 2 weeks is outstanding and the tutors are fantastic. H. Owens, August 2024

What I like about the college is the atmosphere, the level of information and the confidence gained.  While on the bricklaying course I spoke with the course co-ord about changing from the electrician course to the tiling course.  Although this was probably inconvenient, it was approved without fuss or question.  Really flexible and accommodating.  Thank you. S. Rousell, August 2024

I would recommend this course to others.  Having no knowledge of bricklaying before coming onto this course, after seeing what Tony has got us to do is incredible. I think there is a good balance with practical and theory (lots of practical work which is what you need as a bricklayer).  Highly recommend these courses (I’ve done 5 now, all good). D. Rea,

right angle brick wall being built
block wall bring built
block corner wall being built
wall and attached pillar built by person from manchester on a bricklaying course
a part built brick wall showing the window former on top of brick on brick
person building a decorative panel on bricklaying course
dog tooth finish to a brick wall

You are Taught by Experienced Tradespeople.

Our bricklaying courses are intensive but taught in a relaxed, friendly and professional manner by experienced bricklayers.  We will fully support you when you finish your training course so you will be confident using your new found skills, after completing any bricklaying training with us you are able to call into the centre or contact your tutor directly to discuss anything that you covered on your course.

More Training for your Money.

Less classroom time, more tools in hands time.  Although our bricklaying courses are short they are very intensive and you will be laying bricks on day 1.  The only way you are going to learn to bricklaying is by having a trowel in your hand and practicing, practicing, practicing.

It is also important when completing a bricklaying course that you are taught by an experienced bricklayer and you complete a range of practical tasks to give you the confidence to complete bricklaying work when you leave the centre.  When deciding on which training centre to attend take the time to compare sizes of training bays and visit a centre when a course is on to speak with learners and see the standard of with the produce. 

Regular Start Dates.

We have bricklaying courses starting throughout the year.  We do not close for bank holidays, half terms, college summer holidays.  We only close for two weeks at Christmas.  Please feel free to contact Dave on 01782 837007 or via enquiries@tradeteacher.co.uk or dave.hare@tradeteacher.co.uk and he will work with you to plan dates.

I thoroughly enjoyed the course.  An excellent mix of theory and practical.  Good use of anecdotes to add to learning.  The instructor is experienced and time served.  I would recommend the course to others. Richard Scott, 10 day bricklaying course

You learn quite a lot in such a short time, the tutor is always there to answer any questions.  I liked how relaxed everyone is, everyone has a laugh.  Being the only female I was a bit worried and felt intimidated, but every man on the bricklaying course made me feel welcome and at ease, no one judged me.  I’m really happy.  I would recommend this course. Kirsty Dale, 10 day bricklaying course

Excellent tuition by an experienced instructor.  Great feedback and on on one instruction.  Great course!  I have recommended it to numerous people who are now booked on. Karl Foster, 10 day bricklaying course

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More about us and our bricklaying courses.

Our bricklaying courses are taught by very experienced bricklayers who have 30+ years experience working as a bricklayer and running their own business. All tutors will give you their contact details so if you have any questions after completing our courses you can just give them a call. So if you are wanting to change jobs and learn a trade, at our a centre our tutors they know what they are doing and will help you succeed.  We have many, many years experience re-training people who are looking at learning a new skill to change careers. We have been selected for two visits from MP’s due to the work we have done retraining people facing redundancy. We know what we are doing and we know what you can do.

Our bricklaying training courses are ideal if you wish to learn to complete a number of bricklaying jobs, as they have been designed by experienced and qualified bricklayers and are aimed at giving you knowledge and skills in bricklaying as well as the confidence to use your bricklaying skills. You are taught the skills you need to complete the majority of bricklaying work that customer want you to complete.

Our bricklaying courses are intensive but taught in a relaxed, friendly and professional manner by experienced bricklayers who are approved to deliver training. We will fully support you when you finish your training course so you will be confident using your new found skills, after completing any bricklaying training with us you are able to call into the centre or contact your tutor directly to discuss anything that you covered on your course.

We are based in the Midlands and close to major motorways, train stations and airports. Local accommodation is available at a reduced rate and we can advice and/or arrange this if you wish. People travel from throughout the UK for our construction courses.  People have travelled from Manchester, Kent, South Shields, Liverpool, North East, Portsmouth, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Scotland, North Wales, Leeds, Derby, West Midlands, Bristol and the North West to attend our plastering, plumbing, tiling, carpentry, kitchen fitting, bricklaying and electrical courses.  We have also had people fly in from Ireland, France, Spain, Canary Islands, Germany, USA, Australia and Brunei to attend a course with us.  We are definitely worth travelling to – you are investing in your future.

Our training centre in Stoke-on-Trent has approx 10,000 square feet of purpose built training facilities.

The courses on offer are ideal to help you achieve your aims be they:

  • You may be an experienced trades person wishing to add new skills to your portfolio or needing to achieve relevant qualifications, or
  • You may be interested in a career change or wish to earn an additional income and have no previous experience, or
  • You may be facing redundancy and need to re-train to start a new career, or
  • You may be part of an organisation who wish to train their staff to increase confidence and build a multi skilled workforce, or
  • You wish to learn a trade to enable you to complete work of a high standard on your own property or for family members

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