Introduction to Bricklaying - 2 day course
Duration: 2 days
Dates:
5th & 6th June 2024
5th & 6th September 2024
Start time: 9.30am End time: 4.30pm
Includes Lantra Certificate & Registration
This practical and informative LANTRA accredited 2 day course provides the ideal introduction to the skills involved in building a quality brick wall. All of the fundamental skills and theory are covered, from brick selection, ’The 3 Keys’, footings and foundations, bonding patterns, mixing the ideal mortar, pointing finishes and more. A brilliant way to learn one of the key landscaping skills and all taught by a leading industry expert.
Level: Intermediate
Bradstone Assured Installers can pay for training courses using their Assured Points, simply add your membership number at the check out stage (all membership numbers will be checked)
COURSE OVERVIEW
This 2 day course provides the ideal introduction to the skills involved in building a quality brick wall. All of the fundamental skills and theory are covered, from brick selection, ’The 3 Keys’, footings and foundations, bonding patterns, mixing the ideal mortar, pointing finishes and more. A brilliant way to learn one of the key landscaping skills and all taught by a leading industry expert.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students will:
Describe a range of brick types and their uses in landscaping
State the dimensions of a typical brick and describe the relationship between the dimensions in creating different bonding patterns
Identify a range of commonly used brick bonding patterns
Name the tools used in bricklaying and explain how they are used
Describe the process of installing footings and the relationship between the size/type of wall and the width/depth of the footings
Provide a verbal risk assessment for building a brick wall
State the importance of maintaining verticals/horizontals and (nominal) 10mm joints
Set a line and level for a wall using a line and pins
Name the ingredients used in a bricklaying mix and state how they are used
Create a suitable mortar mix for laying bricks
Construct a 1.8m long (8 bricks), 4-course high, whole-brick wall in running bond with a 2-brick return at one end
Know and be able to demonstrate 3 pointing finishes
Be able to describe 3 potential problems with brickwork and how they can be avoided/corrected
LEARNING FORMAT
Classroom plus practical workshop sessions.
GOOD TO KNOW
Free membership access (worth £50) to The Landscape Library for 6 months, for all course participants once they have attended a TASK Industry course (includes access to training resources, articles, features, templates, publications, advice notes, cross section drawings and mentorship) . Email alangsargent@gmail.com once you have attended the course to access your membership.
Lunch is not included, we recommend you bring your own packed lunch for each day
You will receive an automated email from our order system to confirm your booking.
One month before the date of the course, you will receive a course confirmation email with further information and course joining instructions which includes what to bring with you.
There is currently no accommodation available at Lower End Farm for TASK students. There are plenty of local accommodation possibilities, please contact us for a range of options.
Participants are required to have a minimum level 2 in English and Maths.
Min age: 16
LOCATION
Lower End Farm, Lower End, Birlingham, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 3AD
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All bookings for a course or event at TASK are subject to our standard Terms and Conditions.
Only Bradstone Assured Installers qualify for TASK Training using Assured Points, all Assured Membership bookings will be checked and verified with Bradstone prior to course confirmation and joining instructions being sent out.
