What will I learn

You will develop knowledge and skills in: Reading and interpreting information from drawings and specifications Estimation and selection of resources, such as bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation Select and use hand tools Maintenance and storage of hand tools Setting out brick and block cavity wall to given tolerances, including an opening Construction of a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes Application of joint finishes such as half round, flush, weather struck and recessed Setting out and constructing a simple brick solid wall with capping Gauging and hand mixing mortar to ratio Measuring and cutting of bricks and blocks to given tolerances Carry out a simple repairs such as replacing damaged bricks Protect materials and finished work Verbal communication skills with others, applying construction terminology Following equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance Application of team working principles to their own and the wider build team Identifies well-being support available to self and others Construction of a brick wall with raking cut (for example, gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut) Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance Preparation and maintenance of a safe working area Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal