The City & Guilds Textbook: Bricklaying for the Level 2 Technical Certificate & Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (7905), Level 2 & 3 Diploma (6705) and Level 2 Apprenticeship (9077)

Help lay successful foundations for a career in the construction industry with this comprehensive new textbook, published in association with City & Guilds for the qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. - Study with confidence, using the most up-to-date information available for the new specifications and industry standards - Enhance understanding of tools and concepts in bricklaying with clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences - Test knowledge with practice questions and activities - Get ready for the workplace with Industry Tips and guidance on values and behaviours - Develop core skills with expert author Mike Jones, who draws on his extensive teaching and industry Cover Book title Copyright Contents About your qualification Acknowledgements About the author Picture credits How to use this book 1 Principles of construction, information and communication Identifying information used in the workplace How construction can affect the environment The construction of different parts of buildings Calculating quantities of materials Communicating in the workplace 2 Setting out masonry structures Preparing the site for setting out Tools and equipment used in setting out Types of drawing used when setting out Methods of setting out and transferring levels 3 Carrying out blocklaying activities Preparation for blocklaying activities Identifying and selecting the correct resources for blocklaying activities Building straight walls, corners and junctions in block 4 Carrying out bricklaying activities Preparation for bricklaying activities Identifying and selecting the correct resources for bricklaying activities Building straight walls, corners and junctions in brick 5 Building cavity walls Why cavity walls are used Selecting the correct tools and equipment for cavity wall construction Identifying and selecting the correct materials for cavity wall construction Methods of constructing cavity walls 6 Health and safety in the construction industry Safety regulations, roles and responsibilities Identifying and dealing with hazards and reporting accidents and emergencies Handling materials and equipment safely Welfare in the workplace and the use of personal protective equipment The safe use of access equipment and working at height Test your knowledge answers Improve your maths answers Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M P R S T V W Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T V W Lay the foundation for a career as a bricklayer with this highly illustrated and accessible book published in association with City & Guilds.Suitable for the 6705 Diploma, as well as other Level 1 bricklaying qualifications, the book covers everything you need to kick-start your journey in the construction industry: principles of construction, setting out, block walls, brick walls, cavity walls and health and safety.- Study with confidence with content based on the latest industry standards.- Get ready for the workplace with'Industry tips','Health and safety'reminders and'Improve your maths/English'tasks.- Enhance your understanding of tools and key concepts in bricklaying with clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step sequences.- Re-cap knowledge with'Key terms'features and a detailed glossary.- Prepare for assessment with practice questions and activities.- Develop core skills with expert author Mike Jones, who draws on his extensive teaching and industry experience. "Help lay successful foundations for a career in the construction industry with this comprehensive new textbook, published in association with City & Guilds for qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. Study with confidence, using the most up-to-date information available for the new specifications and industry standards. -Enhance understanding of tools and concepts in bricklaying with clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences. -Test knowledge with practice questions and activities. -Get ready for the workplace with industry tips and guidance on values and behaviours. - Improve your Maths and English with activites to help develop skills regularly used in the workplace. -Develop core skills with expert author Mike Jones, who draws on his extensive teaching and industry experience." -- back cover