ABSTRACT

As part of their everyday work bricklayers must be able to interpret technical documents, understand the properties of various mortars/building materials, and understand the basics of health and safety on site.

Brickwork Level 2 has been adapted from John Hodge’s classic Brickwork for Apprentices - the established textbook on brickwork for generations of bricklayers. Now in full colour, this new book has been tailored to match Level 2 of both the Construction Alliance Awards Diplomas in Bricklaying and the Trowel Occupations NVQs.

Written by Malcolm Thorpe, who acted as a CITB adviser and was involved in the draughting of the Intermediate Construction Award syllabus (bricklaying route), Brickwork Level 2 matches the latest industry-based requirements and technical developments in the field, including recent changes to the Building Regulations. This text will remain an essential reference for qualified bricklayers and other professionals working in the construction industry, as well as NVQ students wishing to embark on a career in bricklaying.

chapter 1|15 pages

The Construction Industry

chapter 3|59 pages

Communication

chapter 4|61 pages

Construction Technology

chapter 5|42 pages

Moving and Handling Resources

chapter 6|61 pages

Solid Walls

chapter 7|49 pages

Cavity Walls

chapter 8|26 pages

Cladding

chapter 9|21 pages

Thin Joint Masonry

chapter 10|27 pages

Bridging Openings

chapter 11|37 pages

Domestic Drainage

chapter 12|18 pages

Placing and Finishing Concrete

chapter 13|16 pages

Jointing and Pointing

chapter 14|3 pages

Answers to Multiple-Choice Questions