Masonry

This masonry online course will teach you about construction, repair and maintenance of brick, stone and concrete structures. 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.

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.

E-Learning Structure

The duration of this online course is 100 hours. This consists of 9 in-depth lessons:

1. Scope And Nature Of Masonry.
2. Cement And Concrete.
3. Construction Method And Structural Considerations.
4. Working With Brick.
5. Working With Stone.
6. Construction for Fire (inc. Fireplaces, Barbecues etc.).
7. Landscape Applications And Hybrid Construction.
8. Repair And Miscellaneous Work.
9. Building Applications.

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.

How Does A Warnborough Online Course Work?

You can start the course whenever is convenient for you. You will be studying from home and have access to support from our qualified tutors. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.

If you have any questions please contact us.