Course Content
Develop practical bricklaying and paving skills to tackle small DIY projects around your home and garden. Through demonstrations and hands on workshop activities, learn how to build simple brickwork, lay paving slabs and repair mortar joints.
- Safe working and correct use of bricklaying and paving tools.
- Choosing bricks, paving slabs and suitable mortar mixes.
- Measuring, setting out and estimating material quantities.
- Mixing and handling mortar.
- Building small walls, corners and brick edging.
- Keeping brickwork straight, level and upright.
- Preparing a suitable base for patios and garden paths.
- Laying paving slabs with suitable falls for drainage.
- Preparing and repointing mortar joints in existing brickwork.
- Finishing joints and protecting completed work.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications or previous experience are required. This introductory course is suitable for beginners and people wishing to improve their DIY skills.
Progression
Use your skills for suitable small DIY brickwork projects. You could explore further introductory construction or bricklaying study.
Course Duration
12 weeks, one Wednesday evening per week (24 hours taught)
Start Date
To be confirmed
Time
6pm-8pm
Price
£220
For further information on this course, contact businesstraining@wcs.ac.uk or call 0141 468 4163.
