Bricklaying and stonemasonry apprentices are paid while they work, so it's a great first step into an in-demand career. Bricklayers work with clay bricks, concrete blocks and mortar – but there's much more to it than just laying bricks. When you undertake training at Holmesglen, you'll learn all aspects of these ancient trades , including more complicated work such as constructing arches and stone monuments, building fireplaces and working with marble.