Super Trowel Directors
Brickwork Tutors Toolbox Director
From left to right: Ashley Francis, Jack Dawson, Joe Short
(their individual brickwork journeys will be published soon)
Over the past four years, the Bricklayers Social Club has grown from a small community of passionate individuals to a driving force in promoting bricklaying and its importance to the construction industry. Through events like the Super Trowel, we have brought bricklaying into the spotlight, showing the incredible skill, dedication and craftsmanship behind the trade.
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What started as a small gathering of bricklayers has become a platform for showcasing talent, sharing knowledge and inspiring the next generation.
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The Super Trowel competition has become a highlight, attracting top bricklayers, apprentices and supporters from across the UK and worldwide. while always emphasising the skill, accuracy and creativity involved in the craft.
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Beyond competitions, the Club has worked tirelessly to engage with schools, provide hands-on experiences through 'Be A Bricklayer,' and build strong partnerships with industry leaders to fund free programs for young people.
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Through our efforts, we’ve not only raised the profile of bricklaying but also shown its value as a respected and essential career, bringing pride and recognition to bricklayers everywhere.
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Brickwork Tutors Toolbox was established in March 2020 by Peter Roberts. He completed his Advanced Craft Apprenticeship as a bricklayer in 1982, and was awarded the Silver Trowel in recognition of his results.
Whilst always maintaining a practical contribution to the construction sector through completion of bricklaying projects, a key focus over the past 40 years has been roles within the the education and skills sector supporting the development of new talent starting their bricklaying career. Now in his 60's, Peter maintains his practical skills and knowledge through ongoing 'fair weather' building work, he also carries out end point assessment activities for Level 2 and Level 3 brickwork standards.
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Peter is also the Head Judge for Super Trowel, and a career highlight was receiving the BDA sponsored 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Super Trowel 2024 final.
Free Resources
BTTB contains a large selection of free and engaging resources, and tutor tools to support the knowledge, skills and behaviours development of students and apprentices. BTTB is committed to ensuring continued free access to its wide range of quality content. Scroll down to view the full range of material freely available.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you wish to collaborate on resource developments, share your own resources with others or request the creation of specific resources. Contact us here
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I am pleased to promote a partner site 'Hairdressing Tutors Tool Kit' that has been created by Toni.
HTTK provides free resources for Hairdressing Tutors, Apprentices and Students. Resources are informative, interactive have been created to support both classroom based learning as well as independent learning. Feedback is provided after each activity.
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Toni has recently started creating and sharing equestrian referenced resources, and with a growing bank of interactive, fun and engaging auto-marked activities, this new page in the HTTK website is a useful additional tool for equestrian Tutors, Apprentices and Students.