Book excerpt: 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.