Introduction to Brickwork (Saturday Skills) Adult

Course information

This course will help develop the hand skills and knowledge to carry out bricklaying activities. The programme will look at the basics of level, plumb, and gauge. While developing a knowledge of different bonds and their purposes.

What You Will Learn

You will learn about essential bricklaying tools and their uses, how to prepare your materials, mix mortar correctly, work out mixing ratios and build simple brick and block bonds using the fundamentals of lay, level, gauge and plumb.

Entry Requirements

No Formal Entry Requirements

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your college experience.

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Course Code 14324-CAM-25, 20061-CAM-25

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