Introduction to Bricklaying - 2 day course

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 week 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.