A bricklayer has the skills and knowledge to build or repair walls in accordance with construction plans. They may also build or refurbish arches or other structures, therefore they play an important part of any construction team.
During the course, you will gain an understanding of all the main skills and knowledge that are important when you are working as a bricklayer or progressing to further learning and training in this area. You will study the following mandatory content:
– Principles of construction
– Building cavity walls
– Building solid walls and piers
– Constructing basic arches
– Setting outbuildings
The units are designed so that you learn the underlying principles and practical skills involved, whilst gaining an overview of the principles of construction, building technology and terminology used.
You will also undertake structured work experience or work placements within a relevant business.
Our Heritage Construction Skills project aims to support training and development of the skills needed to maintain the historic buildings and places of North Devon, where we live, work, learn and play. These buildings will go on for many years to come if we look after them well, with the right people, the right people, having the right skills, and using the right materials.
This website is a foundation for that work – helping to put the people, the skills, the materials and the old buildings together, for a better future for all.