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https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/study/construction/diy-brickwork-taster
Summary
You may be set on going into the trade industry but unsure which trade you would like to learn. With so many trades to choose from you may be having a difficult time pinpointing which to specialise in. Alternatively, you could just want to learn some DIY skills to save costs when doing tasks around the house. Either way our Bricklaying Taster course could be just what you are looking for.
This six-week course will give you an introduction and insight into a new trade. You will learn to:
- Trowel skills, setting out and levelling
- Building a brick corner and joint finishes
- Building a block corner
- Building to a line
- Solid walling
- Cavity Walls
How will I learn?
Our dedicated construction department offer a hands-on learning environment, allowing learners to engage and develop skills within a construction site style setting. All courses are delivered by passionate and dedicated staff with a qualified trade background. All the material and equipment you will use matches the tools available on construction sites.
This course is located at 2 of our Campus'. Our Filton campus, which is located in South Gloucestershire and is easily accessible from the city of Bristol by train (Bristol Parkway / Bristol Abbey Wood) and bus.Also our Stroud campus which is in the centre of Gloucestershire. The campus is moments away from Stroud train station and easily accessible by bus.
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Entry Requirements
This course has no entry requirements, we just ask you have a passion for the subject and are ready to learn new skills.
Progression routes
Course information last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024 @ 8.02am (1 hour ago)
Funding options available*
Subject to change.
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£22,250 per annum income and other eligibility required
Course fees explained
The course fee is usually broken down into three components which are materials (resources required to study the course, for example stationery, books and other equipment), tuition (teaching, classroom etc) and exams. Depending on age, financial circumstances and a number of other factors, you could be asked to pay the full fee or just elements of it. Usually Learners under 19 studying Full-Time courses have just material fees, and if relevant, Academy fees, to pay. Over 19s on Full-Time or Part-Time courses usually have materials, exams and tuition fees to pay.
How to enrol for this course
All Part-Time courses are available to enrol online via a quick and easy online enrolment form. Simply click the 'Enrol' button above to add your enrolment to the course basket, then click the 'Start application' button within the basket commence your enrolment.
If you have any issues applying online we also accept paper enrolments. You can download and print our 2023/2024 Enrolment Request Form. Alternatively, you can visit your local campus to collect a form. An enrolment form can also be sent to you by post, simply contact our Customer Experience team to arrange this.
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience team on 08000567253, email [email protected] or write to Part-Time Enrolments, SGS College, Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7AT.