Hi, I’m Tommy, and I’m currently studying Bricklaying. What I enjoy most about this course is meeting new people and actually doing the work. I particularly love working outdoors on sunny days—the weather makes the job even more enjoyable—and learning new skills along the way.
Since starting the course, I’ve picked up a lot, especially good manners and communication skills. Interacting with machine drivers and other workers has helped me become more confident in my social skills. I believe this will benefit me greatly in the trade itself, as I’ll be more comfortable asking for tools or advice and working effectively with others.
My future plans are to complete my apprenticeship, stay on with my current boss for a while, and then eventually start my own bricklaying gang. I’m aiming high and looking forward to the opportunities ahead. My lecturers have been very supportive, always available if I need help. If there’s something I don’t understand, I just ask, and they go into more detail to help me get it right. That kind of support makes a big difference in my learning.
Alongside my studies, I work as a labourer on a bricklaying job, which is part of my apprenticeship. This real-world experience helps me improve my trowel skills and learn about different types of bricks and ways to lay them. Working on-site gives me practical knowledge that I couldn’t get just from the classroom, and I believe it will really help me succeed in my future career.
When I first started college, I was quite shy and didn’t speak much to others. Now, I’m much more outgoing and confident. I believe this positive change is thanks to the course, my friends, and the support from my teachers. They’ve helped me grow into a better person overall.
TOMMY
BRICKWORK