Canterbury College

If you are hands-on and enjoy practical challenges, a job in the bricklaying industry could be for you.

Students have access to industry-standard equipment and facilities within our workshops and are taught by staff that have worked within the industry, applying their experience and knowledge to student learning.

Extensive links with employers and industry leaders throughout East Kent enables students to gain work experience and build a network with future employers.

Career Prospects

There are a variety of jobs and career paths you can explore as part of your Brick course. Many of our students have gone on to do roles such as:

General Site Labourer
Skilled Bricklayer
Skilled Groundworker
Skilled Landscaper
Groundworks Engineer
Site Foreperson

When studying with us you will be able to explore your options with our dedicated Industry Liaison Officer, who will empower you to get experience in relevant skills and careers.

Industry Links

Our links with top companies mean that you can develop the skills you need to succeed. Not only this, you will be able to take part in real-life projects and be inspired by those who are currently working in the industry.

We currently have links to companies such as:

ABC Assessment Centre
Willmott Dixon Construction
Kier Construction
Multiplex Construction Group

Facilities and Equipment

Our facilities are industry-standard and you will be able to hone your skills in our workshops.

The Brick department currently has:

A purpose built 200+ M2 worksho
1200 Litre pan mixer
Levels from Stabila
Trowels from Mashalltown
Jointing tools from OX
Hammers and Bolsters from Faithful
Bricks from London Brick Company.

All equipment that you learn with is standard of the Brick industry and will give you a great head-start in your future work placements and career.

Social Action

Brick students volunteered at Kent Community Oasis Garden, located at the University of Kent, as part of their Social Action project.

Connor Macklin

“I have learnt so many skills on my course that I can take with me when I work on a site in the future. Our tutor gives us great feedback on our work and lets us know what we can do to improve our skills. We have all of the equipment and resources we need to succeed.”

Industry Links

Brick students were taught by The Association of Brick Contractors, learning specialist areas of building and installation in construction.

Career Prospects

Example: Bricklayers and masons

Annual pay
£17,160 - £49,920

Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.

Across the UK the workforce is projected to expand by 7% over the period to 2027, adding 4,483 jobs. In the same period, 55% of the workforce is projected to retire, creating 34,995 job openings.

Role description

Bricklayers and masons erect and repair structures of stone, brick and similar materials and cut, shape and polish granite, marble, slate and other stone for building, ornamental and other purposes.

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What's next?

If you are 16 to 18-years-old and want to explore your options then apply today.

Step 1 - Apply

Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway.

Step 2 - Interview

We will contact you with appropriate options for conducting your interview, either online or in person.

At your interview, we will discuss the entry requirements for each level and course. It is also your opportunity to make sure that the pathway meets your goals and ambitions.

Read our guidance for applying to join us