Masonry

Overview

Trade skills are always in great demand as masonry structures will need to be continually maintained and repaired. Structures include; walls, fences, buildings and more.

During the Masonry course from Warnborough College, you will learn to work with materials such as; brick, stone and concrete – as well as learning how to:

• Construct your own shed, home or landscape

• Save money by performing your own repairs

• Develop skills in order to work in construction or property management.

• Start your own business as a landscaper, handyman or more.

Course Aims

• Describe the materials, tools and equipment used for masonry construction, and the nature and scope of work that might be undertaken by those skilled in the use of those tools and materials.

• Explain how to use cement as a mortar or in concrete appropriate to the circumstances of construction

• Explain how to construct with brick stone or concrete in a way which is structurally sound and appropriate to the circumstances.

• Explain how to work with different types of bricks for different construction purposes

• Explain how to build different things with different types of stone.

• Explain how to build fireplaces and other structures that will be exposed to fire.

• Explain the use of masonry in the landscape

• Explain how stone, brick or concrete should be maintained and repaired when damaged

• Explain the construction of a house and other type of building with brick, stone and concrete.

Masonry is the construction of structures consisting of materials such as brick, stone or concrete. These structures may be buildings, walls or fences. Definitions of masonry can vary quite a bit. One describes it as the work undertaken by a mason. Others describe it as someone who works with clay or concrete bricks and stone.

This course is mostly about understanding materials used by bricklayers, stone workers, concreters and masons; and expanding your knowledge of the different ways those materials may be used to both build and repair things.