Brickwork and Blockwork has been written to assist students studying for the Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying as well as learners who are in employment and working towards NVQ Level 1/2 Trowel Occupations. The contents are based on and clearly mapped to the new syllabus for the Diploma and should prove useful to both students and tutors alike.

The book has been written in a highly engaging style and includes many student friendly features. These will help to increase and improve your knowledge and understanding of the Diploma and include the following topics.

Words and Meanings: New or difficult words and phrases are highlighted in the text and a clear definition is given.

Quick Quiz: There will usually be a quick quiz after each topic. The quizzes are designed to test your knowledge of the work recently undertaken. They can be attempted at any time after reading the relevant section.

Try This Out: These activities are more demanding than the quick quizzes and are designed to assist your preparation for the internal and external exams for the Diploma. The contents of the questions and tasks are based on examinations of recent years and should prove useful in your revision. Some of these tasks test your practical ability and need to be carried out in a workshop or on site.

Photographs and Illustrations: Designed to help you to follow a step-by-step procedure or identify a tool or material. Each page of the book contains clear and descriptive illustrations and information about an activity or procedure.

Useful Websites and Sources of Further Information: At the end of each chapter or section you will find a number of useful websites and sources of further information. These will help increase your knowledge of the topic area.

About the Author
Dr Joseph Durkin is a tutor in brickwork at Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale, Greater Manchester. He has written extensively on the delivery, implementation and ethos of the new Diplomas as well as National Vocational Qualifications and has been involved with the many changes in vocational education and training over the years.

Reviews
"The well-constructed chapters include highlighted definitions, sample worksheets, photos, diagrams, tips, activities, quizzes, and sources for further information." (Booknews, 1 April 2011)

Book Information
ISBN 9781405199773
Author Joseph Durkin
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 662g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 188mm * 16mm