You must be in Year 10 or Year 11 to take part in this academy.
Start date:
Oct 2026 Jan 2027 Apr 2027
Course Overview
The Brickwork Academy at Accrington and Rossendale College is a six-week, project based introduction to working in the construction industry. Each session builds on the skills and knowledge developed in the previous week, giving you the opportunity to put your learning into practice as your project takes shape. Working in our college workshops with experienced tutors, you’ll gain a realistic insight into college level study and the practical demands of brickwork, finishing the academy by bringing everything you’ve learnt together to complete a final task you can be proud of.
Course Overview
Develop real brickwork skills, learn basic setting out and construction techniques, and work on trade projects in our college workshops over six weeks. You will work alongside experienced tutors using the same tools and materials as the industry. A solid introduction to what a career in construction looks and feels like.