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Bricklaying Course

We can find you a Bricklaying Course – For alternative provisions from year 7-11, you will need to be employed in the industry or have secured employment.

Bricklayers build and repair structures, walls, chimneys, walkways and foundations using various types of blocks and brick. Their work can range from a house extension to a major stadium project!

They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects. The range of sites and projects that bricklayers will work on include large commercial developments, new builds in housing, alterations, extensions and restorations. A bricklayer may work one-on-one or on larger jobs where their bricklaying group (gang) may work on a particular section of a building alongside other bricklaying gangs as well as other trades.

At A Glance

  • Qualification: NOCN Level 1,2 diploma
  • Length: 12 week blocks

What would you learn?

  • How to use bricklaying tools and equipment
  • Set out and build brickwork, including simple arches and surrounding brickwork
  • Set out and build brickwork, including common decorative features such as oversailing courses and simple corbels
  • How to build using modern construction methods e.g. timber frame cladding
  • Preparation of materials
  • Interpret drawings and specifications
  • Measure the work area and set out level first courses of bricks to a plan, including bonds for openings and the damp course

No matter what level you are currently working at, you will be expected to further your skills in English and maths.

What skills and qualities do you need?

A careful, methodical, and accurate approach to your work, the ability to work well in a team, a head for heights.

No matter what level you are currently working at, you will be expected to further your skills in English and maths.

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