Bricklaying

Bricklayers lay bricks, pre-cut stone and concrete blocks in mortar. They construct, extend and repair domestic and commercial buildings, and other structures such as foundations, walls, chimneys or decorative masonry work. Bricklaying offers a real sense of achievement. At the end of a project, you’ll see the results and be able to say, ‘I built that’.

Course length - Typically 3 to 4 years to complete.

Location - Your time will be divided between working on our construction sites and attending college on block release. 

Skills you will learn - 

• Laying bricks.
• Applying or removing mortar with a trowel.
• Working accurately from detailed plans and specifications.
• Sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials.
• Using spirit levels and plumb lines to check building alignment.
• Using hand tools, power tools and brick-cutting machines.
• Constructing arches and ornamental brickwork.
• Repairing and maintaining building blocks.
• Measuring out build areas and setting out the first rows of bricks and damp course.
• Working outdoors on construction sites, in all weathers and at height.

Career pathways - 

• Bricklaying.
• Estimating.
• Training.
• Heritage restoration.
• Stonemasonry.
• Site manager / assistant manager.
• Self employed subcontrator.