The knowledge that is provided and the practical application is far better than any DIY/You tube can provide, the hands-on experience and seeing it all come together. What I like about the college is professionalism, as much as it is a welcoming and friendly environment you feel the quality and experience remain.
J Duncan
10 day bricklaying course, July 2025
Having never used a trowel in the past, I think Tonys experience and knowledge has helped me massively. Being able to build a cavity wall after 5 days of learning is a feat. I would recommend this course – value for money and the standard of bricklaying. What I like about the college is that it is a very grown-up environment.
S Pearce
10 day bricklaying course, July 2025
I have completed almost all courses. Excellent course material to those who want to learn about construction. Highly recommend to anyone. Helpful staff and there is plenty of learning materials. Staff are supportive.
S Sendang
10 day bricklaying course, July 2025
I have attended 2 courses now and the instruction is second to none. All content is excellent and the tips through instructor experience is invaluable. Excellent the whole thing. What I like about the college is a good atmosphere and all here want to be here. The key element are the instructors; knowledgeable, helpful and have life experience in the trade.
R Burnett
10 day bricklaying course, July 2025
Great teacher with lot of knowledge, great college with everything you need provided. Very good investment in personal development.
M Grant
10 day bricklaying course, July 2025
Just starting from day 1 this course has been outstanding. These skills I have learned I will use in my own garden. What I like about the college is everything. Just a great and friendly place.
A Wooldridge
10 day bricklaying course, June 2025
Good facilities with plenty of time doing the practical side of the job. I enjoyed learning how to lay bricks and gaining essential knowledge of how to lay groundworks.
C Powell
10 day bricklaying course, June 2025
I would recommend this course due to the knowledge/experience gained in a short space of time. I enjoyed learning and gaining knowledge from an experienced instructor.
A Roman
10 day bricklaying course, June 2025
I found the most interesting to see new methods used on site. What I enjoy about this college is meeting others who are like minded. Thank you and your team for a fab time.
D Carter
10 day bricklaying course, May 2025
The most interesting was learning the basics, setting up foundations, using a level properly and getting to do the decorative brickwork. I would recommend this course, its zero to hero course, you learn everything. Brilliant instructors.
C Ellis
10 day bricklaying course, May 2025
“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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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.
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, March 2025
“Very hands on. Good overall knowledge. Ant (tutor) is very good, patient and knowledgeable.”
D Morris
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, March 2025
“I would recommend this course to others – no nonsense, straight to the point and covers everything required.”
N Ineson
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, January 2025
“Good place to learn, very friendly environment. I will come back for another course.”
M Ali
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, September 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
10 day bricklaying course, November 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, 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
10 day bricklaying course, May 2024