Part Time Bricklaying - Basic

Brickwork - Bricklaying - Basic - X3015
Subject Area : Construction & Engineering
Centre : Langley Campus
Course Fee 220
Materials Cost 42
Total Cost £262
The total cost includes the course fee and additional costs for materials.
Please note that a one-off 25 college administration fee is normally payable.

Interview Required : No
Start Date: 22/4/2010
Day/Time Thu, 1800-2030
Introduction
A great hands on evening course which will 'lay the foundations' of your skill. You should be able to tackle those easier DIY jobs in the home or garden and if you want, go on to more advanced stages ready to tackle that extension!

Description
The course objectives are: awareness of basic health & safety; accurate laying of bricks to a line; safe brick cutting techniques; awareness of brick bonding and the reasons for it; techniques of jointing; and accurate use of the spirit level. Delivery takes place in our workshop at the Langley Centre and involves building walls using lime mortar. Successful completion of this course results in the issuing of a college certificate.

Duration
This course runs over ten weeks, one evening per week for three hours.

Method of Study
Progression
Successful students may proceed towards an ICA or NVQ in brickwork.