Introduction to Bricklaying
Course Overview
This 1 day course provides the ideal introduction to the basic skills involved in building a brick wall. All of the fundamental skills and theory are covered. ’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.
Price above excludes VAT.
Public Only - Non Industry
Duration: 1 day
Dates:
13th July 2024
19th Oct 2024
Start time: 9.30am End Time: 4.30pm
Level: Basic +
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
All about the various types of brick used for different applications such as sizes, damp proof courses, facing bricks and copings.
How to create different bonding patterns
Tools used in bricklaying and explain how they are used
Installing footings and the relationship between the size/type of wall and the width/depth of the footings
Risk assessment for building a brick wall
Maintaining verticals/horizontals and (nominal) 10mm joints
Setting a line and level for a wall using a builders line
Understanding a bricklaying mix and how they are used
Create a suitable mortar mix for laying bricks and concrete blocks
Construct a 0.9m long (4 bricks), 2 blocks and 3-course high, whole-brick wall in a bond of your choice with a 1-brick return at one end
Demonstrate pointing finishes.
GOOD TO KNOW
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: 18
LOCATION
Location: TASK, 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.
