Introduction to building one brick garden walling (Saturday Skills)

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LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - 10 June 2023
LEVEL
Entry Level Levels Explained
DURATION
One Day - 6 hours
LEARNING AREA
Construction Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Introduction to building one brick garden walling (Saturday Skills)

This six hour course has been designed to offer an introduction to the setting out of one brick width walls in a range of brickwork bonds to include English and Flemish bonds. The programme will be delivered in the well equipped practical workshop at Camborne campus. Safety boots should be worn by those attending, all other tools and equipment are provided.

This is a FREE* course - apply for a place now. * This course will be free for students who will be 19+ as of 31.08.22.

This course will run for 1 day.

LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - 10 June 2023
LEVEL
Entry Level Levels Explained
DURATION
One Day - 6 hours
LEARNING AREA
Construction Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

What you will learn

In this introductory course, you will learn how to construct one brick width walls using a range of brick bonds. You will be introduced to the tools, materials, and techniques needed to lay bricks properly, including how to mix mortar, how to cut bricks to fit, and how to use a spirit level to ensure that your wall is straight and level. You will also learn how to choose the right brick bond for your project based on factors such as the style of your wall and the type of bricks being used. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to build a sturdy and attractive brick wall with confidence.

Assessment

Practical

Progression

Level 1

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 #careercollege experience.

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In this introductory course, you will learn how to construct one brick width walls using a range of brick bonds. You will be introduced to the tools, materials, and techniques needed to lay bricks properly, including how to mix mortar, how to cut bricks to fit, and how to use a spirit level to ensure that your wall is straight and level. You will also learn how to choose the right brick bond for your project based on factors such as the style of your wall and the type of bricks being used. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to build a sturdy and attractive brick wall with confidence.

Practical

Level 1

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 #careercollege experience.

Visiting our Camborne campus?  View our visitor information


Dates & Locations

  • Course type Leisure and Professional
  • Level - Entry Level
  • Location - Cornwall College Camborne
  • Start Date - 10 June 2023
  • Fees - Tuition Fees: £0.00
  • Day/Time - Saturday, 09:30 - 16:00
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Course Code 13215-CAM-22

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