Bricklaying Courses – Cavity Walls
Bricklaying Courses at The DIY School in Manchester enable men and women who have little or no previous bricklaying experience to complete cavity walls for smaller extensions, porches & conservatories in their own homes or as part of an existing trade, other peoples’ homes.
Who Will These Cavity Wall Bricklaying Courses Suit?
- Those looking to save money on property development and DIY projects.
- People looking to add bricklaying skills to existing trades such as groundwork or landscaping to increase earnings.
- This course is ideal for those people who do not require a Bricklaying City & Guilds or Bricklaying NVQ
- The assumption is that all trainees are beginners and come without any bricklaying experience.
These Cavity Wall Bricklaying Courses Cover The Following Practical Skills:
- How to set out bricklaying projects
- How to work with different bonds including Stretcher, Flemish and English.
- How part bricks are used such as half and quarter bats, closures and headers for example.
- How to create a gauge rod to match existing structures.
- How to use lines, pins and levels.
- How to use trowels and set up spot boards.
- How to build walls and pillars.
- How to use a cement mixer.
- How to mix mortar.
- How to build with block work.
- How to use wall ties, wall plates and damp proof courses.
- How to use lintels and catnics
- How to point and dress a wall.
- If you have already completed the Garden Walls Course, then Days 3 and 4 of this course can be taken individually to give a full range of skills – £220. Please call to find out more details
The Following Topics Are Covered Throughout The Course And Covered In Your Course Notes:
- Health and Safety.
- Materials Handling.
- Estimating.
The Content In The Cavity Wall Bricklaying Course Is Selected On The Basis That:
- Are sufficient to tackle the majority of tasks found in building projects from extensions, conservatories and garages down to simple porches.
- It is reasonable to expect trainees to learn to a professional standard in 4 days.
- Can be offered as part of other trade skills.
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