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Key Facts: C&G 6705 Bricklaying Exam

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Practice Questions

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6705

C&G Bricklaying Code

City & Guilds

Levels 1-3

Diploma Levels

City & Guilds

Online + practical

Assessment Method

City & Guilds

225 mm

Three-Course Gauge

BS EN 771-1

900/450 mm

Wall Tie Spacing

Approved Document A

The City & Guilds 6705 Diploma in Bricklaying is the standard UK trade qualification for bricklayers, available at Levels 1 to 3 through approved colleges and training centres. Mandatory theory units (such as 201 and 202 at Level 2) are assessed by City & Guilds online multiple-choice exams, with practical tasks assessed at the centre. The syllabus covers building construction principles and drawings, health and safety (HASAWA, CDM, COSHH, silica dust, PPE, work at height), setting out masonry, laying bricks and blocks to line/level/gauge, bonding (stretcher, English and Flemish), cavity walls and insulation, mortars and mixes, jointing and pointing, isolated and attached piers, and basic drainage. There is no separate consumer exam fee; course fees vary by centre. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.

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1What is the standard 'working' (coordinating) size of a UK metric brick when laid with a standard mortar joint?
A.215 x 102.5 x 65 mm
B.225 x 112.5 x 75 mm
C.200 x 100 x 50 mm
D.230 x 110 x 76 mm
Explanation: The actual (format) size of a standard UK clay brick is 215 x 102.5 x 65 mm. Adding a 10 mm mortar joint gives the working/coordinating size of 225 x 112.5 x 75 mm, which is what bricklayers set out and gauge to.
2Using standard UK bricks with 10 mm joints, what is the vertical height of three courses of brickwork (one gauge)?
A.150 mm
B.195 mm
C.225 mm
D.300 mm
Explanation: Each course rises 75 mm (65 mm brick + 10 mm joint). Three courses therefore equal 3 x 75 = 225 mm. This is the fundamental gauge a bricklayer marks on a gauge rod to keep courses level and consistent.
3What is the recommended nominal thickness of a standard mortar bed and perpend joint in brickwork?
A.5 mm
B.10 mm
C.15 mm
D.20 mm
Explanation: The standard nominal joint thickness in UK brickwork is 10 mm. This figure underpins the 75 mm course height and the 225 mm coordinating dimensions, and keeping joints to 10 mm is essential for accurate gauge and bond.
4In bricklaying terminology, a brick laid flat with its long face showing along the wall is known as a:
A.Header
B.Stretcher
C.Soldier
D.Rowlock
Explanation: A stretcher is a brick laid flat with its longest (215 mm) face exposed along the line of the wall. Stretchers develop the longitudinal bonding strength of a wall and form the bulk of most modern half-brick walls.
5A brick laid flat so that its short end face is exposed on the wall surface is called a:
A.Stretcher
B.Header
C.Soldier
D.Sailor
Explanation: A header shows the short 102.5 mm end face of the brick. Headers tie the two skins of a solid wall together across its thickness and are a defining feature of English and Flemish bonds.
6Which brick bond consists entirely of stretchers, with each course overlapping the one below by half a brick, and is the standard bond for a half-brick cavity wall leaf?
A.English bond
B.Flemish bond
C.Stretcher bond
D.Header bond
Explanation: Stretcher bond (also called running bond) is built entirely of stretchers, each course lapped half a brick over the one below. It is the standard bond for the 102.5 mm leaves of a modern cavity wall because the half-bond gives maximum lateral strength with no through headers.
7English bond is formed by laying:
A.Alternate courses of headers and stretchers
B.Headers and stretchers alternately within every course
C.All stretchers in every course
D.Three stretchers to one header in every course
Explanation: English bond consists of alternate courses of all headers and all stretchers, with headers centred over the stretchers below. It is one of the strongest bonds for a solid one-brick wall and is traditionally used for engineering and load-bearing work.
8Flemish bond is characterised by:
A.Whole courses of headers alternating with whole courses of stretchers
B.A header and a stretcher laid alternately along every course
C.Stretchers only with a half-brick lap
D.Headers only throughout the wall
Explanation: In Flemish bond each course alternates a header and a stretcher, with headers centred over the stretchers in the course below, giving a decorative chequered appearance. It is attractive but slightly weaker than English bond for heavy load-bearing walls.
9What is the main purpose of bonding bricks in a wall rather than stacking joints vertically above one another?
A.To use fewer bricks
B.To spread loads and avoid continuous vertical joints that create lines of weakness
C.To make the wall thinner
D.To speed up laying
Explanation: Bonding overlaps bricks so that vertical (perpend) joints are staggered course to course. This distributes loads sideways across the wall and prevents continuous vertical joints, which would act as planes of weakness and could allow the wall to split or fail.
10A three-quarter brick cut used to start alternate courses and maintain the bond at the end (quoin) of an English-bond wall is commonly called a:
A.Queen closer
B.King closer
C.Three-quarter bat
D.Bevelled closer
Explanation: A three-quarter bat (a brick cut to three-quarters of its length) is laid at the quoin of an English-bond wall to set off the bond correctly on the header course. Together with the quarter-brick queen closer next to it, it keeps the bond and lap correct at the corner.

About the C&G 6705 Bricklaying Exam

The City & Guilds 6705 Diploma in Bricklaying is the standard UK trade qualification for bricklayers, offered at Levels 1, 2 and 3. The mandatory theory units are assessed by City & Guilds online multiple-choice exams, and practical tasks are assessed at the training centre, covering building construction principles, health and safety, setting out, laying brick and block to line, level and gauge, bonding, cavity walls, mortars, jointing, piers and basic drainage.

Exam sponsor: City & Guilds (delivered through approved colleges and training centres). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

City & Guilds online multiple-choice theory exams for the mandatory theory units (e.g. 201/202), plus practical assessment tasks at the centre; this practice bank is 100 selected-response theory items

Time Limit

Around 1 hour per online theory exam (set by City & Guilds)

Passing Score

Pass/fail set by City & Guilds for online theory units; practical tasks assessed to the qualification standard

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate consumer exam fee; course/registration fees vary by college or training centre

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

15%

Building Construction Principles, Drawings & Information

Construction principles, brick/block dimensions, coursing and gauge, foundations, lintels, DPC, reading working drawings and scales

15%

Health & Safety in Construction

HASAWA, CDM, COSHH, RIDDOR, manual handling, PPE/RPE, silica dust control, safety signs, work at height, excavations and RAMS

12%

Setting Out Masonry

Datums and levels, the 3-4-5 method, profiles, building lines, gauge rods, levelling instruments and dry bonding

15%

Laying Bricks & Blocks to Line, Level & Gauge

Spreading beds, perpends, racking back quoins, hand tools, blockwork coordination, lift heights and keeping the face clean

13%

Bonding (Stretcher, English, Flemish)

Stretcher, English, Flemish and garden-wall bonds, headers/stretchers/soldiers, closers and bats, laps and snap headers

12%

Cavity Walls & Insulation

Cavity build-up, wall ties and spacing, cavity trays and weep holes, partial/full-fill insulation and cavity cleanliness

8%

Mortars & Mixes

Mix ratios and designations, lime and plasticisers, materials, re-tempering, curing and weather protection

5%

Jointing & Pointing

Bucket-handle, weather-struck, flush and recessed joints, jointing versus pointing and weather resistance

3%

Isolated & Attached Piers

Bonding isolated and attached piers, free-standing walls, copings and DPC below copings

2%

Basic Drainage

Drain gradients, granular bedding, inspection chambers with channel and benching, and traps and water seals

Preparing for the C&G 6705 Bricklaying Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass/fail set by City & Guilds for online theory units; practical tasks assessed to the qualification standard
  • Assessment: City & Guilds online multiple-choice theory exams for the mandatory theory units (e.g. 201/202), plus practical assessment tasks at the centre; this practice bank is 100 selected-response theory items
  • Time limit: Around 1 hour per online theory exam (set by City & Guilds)
  • Exam / certification fees: No separate consumer exam fee; course/registration fees vary by college or training centre Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

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C&G 6705 Bricklaying: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise the core figures: 215 x 102.5 x 65 mm brick, 10 mm joint, 75 mm per course and 225 mm per three courses
2Know your bonds cold: stretcher for cavity leaves, English (alternate header/stretcher courses) and Flemish (header and stretcher in every course) for solid work
3Learn the cavity wall rules: ties at 900 mm horizontal / 450 mm vertical, closer ties at openings, trays, weep holes and keeping the cavity clean
4Get the health and safety law straight: HASAWA, CDM, COSHH, RIDDOR and the Work at Height Regulations, plus silica dust control and PPE/RPE
5Understand mortar mixes and designations: weaker general mix above DPC, stronger mix below DPC, and why plasticiser (never washing-up liquid) is used
6Complete all 100 practice questions and review every miss with the AI tutor before sitting your online theory exam

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the City & Guilds 6705 Bricklaying qualification assessed?

The 6705 Diploma in Bricklaying is assessed in two ways: mandatory theory units (such as units 201 and 202 at Level 2) are taken as City & Guilds online multiple-choice exams, and practical bricklaying tasks are assessed at your college or training centre against the qualification standard.

Is City & Guilds 6705 the bricklaying or plumbing code?

6705 is City & Guilds' BRICKLAYING qualification suite (Levels 1 to 3 Diplomas in Bricklaying, e.g. 6705-13, 6705-23 and 6705-33). It is not a plumbing qualification. This practice bank covers the bricklaying theory.

What topics does the 6705 bricklaying theory exam cover?

It covers building construction principles and drawings, health and safety, setting out masonry, laying bricks and blocks to line, level and gauge, bonding (stretcher, English and Flemish), cavity walls and insulation, mortars and mixes, jointing and pointing, piers and basic drainage.

How much does the City & Guilds 6705 bricklaying course cost?

There is no separate consumer exam fee for the online theory exams, which are included in your course registration. Overall course fees vary by college or training centre and funding is sometimes available, so check directly with your chosen provider.

What are the entry requirements for the 6705 Diploma in Bricklaying?

There are no formal entry requirements for Level 1, and learners progress to Levels 2 and 3 from the lower level. Centres may ask for an initial maths and English assessment, and learners are typically 16 or over.

Is this free 6705 bricklaying practice as good as paid prep?

Our 100 practice questions cover the full 6705 bricklaying theory syllabus with a teaching explanation for every answer, plus free daily AI tutor interactions. All content is free forever and updated for 2026.