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.