Basic Bricklaying Course
What’s Included
Hands on Practical Tuition
Course Handbook
Course Content
Week 1: Introduction to Tools, Materials, and Basic Techniques
- Understanding bricklaying tools and their uses.
- Introduction to types of mortar and mixing techniques.
- Laying the first course of bricks and maintaining correct levels.
- Building a Single Brick Wall
Week 2: Building Piers and Half-Brick Return Corners
- Understanding and Building Piers
- Constructing Half-Brick Return Corners
Practical task: Constructing half-brick return corners and piers
Week 3: Constructing Block Walls
- Understanding Load Bearings
- DPC’s and damp proof membranes
- Construction Methods
Week 4: Constructing Cavity Walls
- Cavity Wall insulation and ties
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Constructing One-Brick Walls
- Concrete block and thermo block construction
Practical task: Constructing a cavity wall
Week 5: Assessment
- Course Review
- Final Assessment – Evaluation of skills learned throughout the course and practical assessments of constructed wall and block work
Requirements
This course is ideal for those with no prior experience in bricklaying, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone considering a career in the construction industry.
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