I Went Back to School to Teach some Bricklaying 🧱🚧

[@Matt-of2gd]

Fair play Charlie, taking your time to teach the younger generation . Those few hours you spent with them will sink in for a few and hopefully they’ll take up a trade rather than going to uni and wasting years and money . 👍

[@pansearedducklet9054]

Was doing this in college, didn't like it, joined a cookery course in Glasgow, 4 years later HND in professional cookery👌 didn't cost me a dime and got a cracker job out of it

[@barriosgroupie6566]

He was paid, you muppet 😂

[@baron5747]

I hardly see how going to University is a waste?.

[@Kazi2812]

@@baron5747 Seen the price to go to Uni these days? Stealth tax for the rest of your life.

[@baron5747]

@@Kazi2812 I did go to University. About fifteen years ago now. I work in the technology industry, and run a business. I earn sig figures. I love trade channels, because I enjoy seeing how other people work in their crafts. But I find dismissing University, in favour of trades astounding.

[@kagisomasenya9543]

I am from South Africa and currently in bricklaying apprenticeship program . I really enjoyed this because it taught me few skills and to be patient with the tools. Thanks Charlie. Do more of this content.

[@gaary1969]

Well done Charlie, there could be one kid there who'll pick up the trowel because of your visit and talk, and therefore have a better life. Good man.

[@alternativeopinion310]

....and in his later years suffer from back pain, knee trouble, tennis elbow etc.....in my opinion

[@Xelenteontae_]

​@@alternativeopinion310What about Stretching and strengthening those groups so you won't have those problems?

[@rickylafleur7378]

Well done Charlie , we need more of this in schools ! So many kids would benefit from learning a trade instead of been stuck in education until there 18 coming out and still not knowing what they want to do. It's not all about money but let's be honest how many kids are going to go on and earn anywhere near that in an office job .

[@HoucKSF]

100%. Education has become so profit-focused that they will make useless degree courses and allow kids who don't meet the requirements still enter to get that student loan payout.

[@proshooters1]

I disagree as someone who has done a trade dont do it lots of jobs will pay very very well for a degree its just that the student has to make the right decision and not doing something stupid like an art degree or something

[@fishR1990]

@@proshooters1So many people have degrees and get into a low paid job with so much debt. A lot of them are at my firm.

[@coachingconfidant2785]

@@proshooters1 what trade did u do and why don't u recommend it

[@proshooters1]

@@coachingconfidant2785 roofing

[@liveloud9894]

The youngsters getting a masterclass 👍 Schools should do a lot more of this and also get these kids out on site for some work experience

[@matthewbishop9342]

Bloody brilliant Charlie !!! If you ever want to start a new career, education is the one for you, mate. My 13.yr old lad just watched this and was hanging on every word you said

[@CharlieCollison]

Nice 👌 tell him I said hello 👊🏻

[@newsoftheday420]

I'm 45 and I was hanging on every word you said too, fascinating stuff.

[@wallop4444]

Giving it back Charlie. That there is what life is really about . Like having 1000 kids but one kid becomes an adult and then becomes a man/woman who then earns a living . Who then looks back and says I owe what I've got to my family and Charlie collison is an amazing feeling. Fair play to you mate. Big respect.

[@wallop4444]

I also wrote that comment without seeing the full video. I'm a landscaper and fully appreciate the mental struggles of working self employed, weather dependant it's a tough ride. Fact is you've put yourself in this position in front of these kids, not changed nothing about yourself but these kids will learn so much. Nothing but respect mush.

[@jeffoakley2331]

This is what school should be encouraging. I did a talk at a school about the opportunities in the motor trade, from being a mechanic through body work , electronics, motorsport sales etc. At the end the teacher said, "well that just shows if you are not good enough to go to Uni there are well paid jobs out there. I managed not to explode until the kids had gone out and then told the teacher what I thought of her attitude to those who use their hands and how using them is not a failure. When I told her my salary package she had no idea what the real world earning of trades. You taking it easy can make 750 a day on a good day yet she would look down her nose at you. We need more trades and less uni educated media studies and the like who end up 60K in debt and no job at the end of it. Your delivery was spot on for the kids

[@markdevlin8471]

Those guys ( and girls) really learnt something today . Everyones got a skill , it's just finding what's right for the individual . Well done for giving them some really good advice..👍

[@itsmewayne428]

Having a Purpose in Life...best advice right there Charles

[@mulligan717]

Always terrifying when it comes to teaching others what is essentially second nature to a group. You nailed it my man, you dropped the formal chat and instead spoke like you were on site to them. They will definitely be spoken to like that in apprenticeships. But they get to show off a pick n dip to the old boys . Total Respect Charlie

[@mlwmlw3031]

Charlie I take my hat off to you. Very honest and solid advice. I myself am a bricklayer in Scotland although with us it tends to be all block work or stone. 100% agree with all your comments in that video. Well done and keep up the good work. By the way fitz brick clamp are bang on.

[@Mello-bw7tx]

You were brilliant with the kids Charlie, the more tradesman that give a small amount of time up to guide kids to chose their path in life is brilliant. I'm a mechanical engineer myself and watched your channel for a few years now learning so much to the extent of attempting to build my own summer house which I'm very proud of. Well done again mate, keep up the good work and have a brilliant weekend 👍

[@speakmiester]

We’ll done Charlie, awesome video, great to see a real bricklayer teaching the young on’s, you are a credit to the industry, 🫶🏻 cheers, loomo 👍

[@mrfixit2788]

It's having the balls in life is what matters. Charlie is doing that with his career, KZbin channel and talks at schools.

[@nicholaswright7802]

Brillant to see this Charlie. I work in Scotland for one of the big builders and I love to support events like this. Well done.

[@NAFO_Badger_Brigade]

Love this!!!!! Good for the school for prioritising practical tasks because loads of children need this type of lesson!

[@tre9563]

Good job Charlie I'm 37 and what u said about loving ur job is how I feel about bricklaying and masonry, my dad my grandfather and all my uncles are bricklayers and told me not to do it, but I felt that I had too. I started working on the job in the summers at 12 yrs old I dropped out of school in the 10th grade , by the time I was 19 I was subbing my own work, I was in buisness for 8 years and I ran into IRS problems and lost it all, now I work for someone doing all house work non commercial and I love it, we do so much detail work on custom homes, I enjoy what I do and would never change a thing, I'm in the usa and would love to come over their and work with u guys, if I ever take a Vaca their I will look you up n work for free for a day. Great job Charlie love ur content brother.

[@wumpty93]

You learn more on a day on site than collage anyday, fair play to these young apprentices for giving it ago. Respect Charlie.

[@trucker5722]

What a nice gesture of you Charlie,I bet the lads really enjoyed their lesson, you make a brilliant teacher. Great work mate, I can’t lay bricks to save my life but I’m sure I would have learned with a teacher like yourself.

[@Whasisface]

Passing on your knowledge. You will find ascension. Respect goes out to you Sir.

[@michaelfk2548]

Not to shabby !...make an excellent teacher if and when you decided to make a change...a natural !

[@steveadams6552]

Great to see Charlie , youngsters having a go , this should be happening all over the Industry !

[@err4071]

You did well you're a natural at it, as far as the kids are concerned when your at that age you are 80% all nerves in situations like that. Its very difficult to not to let the nerves affect you by being put on the spot with other people around you at that age so they did excellent as well.

[@mattpkp]

Great preparation as most of construction is dealing with the nerves of being heckled lol. It is mainly in good fun.

[@darrensworkshop6783]

Great to see you encouraging new blood...I see myself 30 years ago in you and remember to great times and money I made. I'm 58 and been out of the bricklaying game for 30 years but nice to see your story. I remember building 3 bed houses DPC to Wall plate including 3" blocks upstairs rooms for £2500...my 2+1 gang did one in 9 working days including a single detached garage. I moved into commercial gas and now I teach which I love...Keep up the great work my friend.

[@ryc650]

Charlie … you are going to a bricklayers heaven when you pass . You are a great man . Truly admire you

[@martinobyrne9129]

Fair play Charlie . You are a natural at teaching. Not a easy thing to do. Well done my man 👌🏻

[@lawrencecarlin4309]

Brilliant Charlie you don't know where this could lead to, well done

[@andrewhough8757]

I have been watching your channel for a few yrs but never commented...but honestly the work and time you put into those school kids will really resonate with some. We need so much more of this kind of schooling. By the way im a farmer from Mid Wales, and our Ag industry is really struggling with new entrants etc. Keep up the good work.

[@Thoughts554]

As a young bricklayer myself I am thoroughly enjoying watching this video and have the highest of respect to you as you are teaching the younger generation

[@RileEren]

When

[@antoniogaliano1998]

You are a real crack. The best explanations I've ever seen and I've seen a lot. You're an asset for the profession. As a teacher, I must just say thank you. Excellent job. Cheers from Coin, south of Spain.

[@deleadewale7829]

Well done for your patience with the kids without changing ' they will remember you ! I was put on 40yrs ago when i was labourer looking to move up!

[@dennisphoenix1]

This brings back memories of when I did bricklaying at school. Happy days . Good of you to go back to school and share your experience.

[@thomascoyne157]

Very good for young lads and girls to give it a try they maybe a natural at it 👍up to them all and I do hope some of them take it up .well done Charlie and Amy a good day out👍👍👍

[@chrissmith8975]

Top man and woman giving your time up for these kids. One part you say about if your no good at bricklaying it will get picked up straight away and you wont get paid this doesn’t apply to stonework on these sites the amount of rough and unacceptable work just gets passed off.

[@gtthompson5818]

Takes me back to my school days in the early 80s. We all had a go at plumbing, carpentry, electrics, brickwork even lead flashing. I took up electrics and was very fortunate to retire on a good pension at 55 (I’m now 57) Hopefully some of these kids will choose the trade path. Good on you Charlie.

[@alaneverett2531]

Well done Charlie nice to see someone giving a little bit back got to keep the young ones coming into the trade 👍👍

[@mouseloverinternational]

You are an amazing role model Charlie. Thank you for everything that you do. God bless you and your family ❤

[@richardpoynter386]

Great video Charlie 👍🏻. Fair play to you. Great you have taken your own time to show and teach others.

[@_justified]

Big props for making the sole purpose of this class on bricklaying and only mentioning the youtube channel as something you do on the side. If you had revealed how big your channel was to them, you can imagine the only thing on their mind would have been youtube orientated and not about bricklaying. I'm not a bricky but I did a year back when I was in college and enjoyed it to be fair. I just had other dreams I wanted to follow but I am really glad that I learnt a trade. This gave me some great memories watching this video!

[@radicalcartoons2766]

Interesting at 33:00 about their routes into work. Back in the day (early 80s) it was more simple, councils still had DLOs, and put apprentices through 3 years of block release. I did my C&G at Stockwell College of Building & FE at Vauxhall, London.

[@Bazzerboy1959]

Well done Charlie, great for kids to see someone like you sharing such a dying trade, Lets hope these kids take up your lead. This also teaches these so much more than just lying bricks...

[@markeastwood14]

It's great you've taken your own down time to go and educate the next generation how the game works , well done Charlie .

[@uniteallaction]

Well done mate this is exactly the type of thing they should be doing in schools bringing in tradesmen into the classroom and giving a first-hand experience of what the job is like and what the money potential is.

[@createmedia24]

Another great video! It’s great that you took the time out to go and see these youngsters.. it’s something that bodes well in helping the trade stay alive. Without sucking your balls, if only these kids knew who they was talking to and how established you are in this industry. Big up Charlie

[@Xelenteontae_]

🫣🫣🫣🫣 What if they asked him for his phone number?

[@Xelenteontae_]

How would they benefit from knowing? I'm clueless man but he can teach them stuff and mentor them right? But would he have the time?

[@martynhamer3044]

Great job Charlie, brings back memories when I learned , sometimes the simplest actions are hardest to master, like picking up and laying the mortar but once learnt never forgotten , its so nice that you are giving back by showing the youngsters , well done mate!

[@OziBlokeTimG]

Good Job Charlie, your a champ. Love watching you do your stuff. Work is a dieing art. People don't know how to pace themselves. Most expect results straight away. Patients is a virtue. I had a crack at laying blocks when I built my house. Pretty ordinary result, but it's all good. Young one's need to learn how to work, steady and not pace up till you know what your doing.... best wishers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@user-vf8ut2ic2d]

wicked stuff mate. out of school 10 years myself and did vocational learning around the same ages as these kids and my peers did construction, bricklaying etc. i did engineering but having tradesmen coming in is a game changer for these lads. im sure the teachers are great but something about someone from the real world coming in and giving you a few hours showing you trade secrets or skills you learn on the job is inspiring af. very wholesome bro love it

[@joebob7730]

It’s nice to see the young Brit’s excited to learn the trades to build the houses for future generations of boat migrants coming in to live off the dole. Good show chaps.

[@RileEren]

You're insulting the white working class who do this job. Have some respect.

[@subhaanraza5611]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Good man Charlie, great to see U giving your honest opinion on the trade Pros and Cons, to the Next Generation, your public speaking was spot on, Your can do Attitude/ Hard work ethic will pay down the road

[@666findom]

That brought me back to them awkward first days 😖. Well-done for from teaching in person i learn from just watching your videos u have made my job that bit easier

[@richardhewitt1305]

Well done that man. keep the tradition going. It may of not been for every student there, but it only takes a few of them to again pass on the knowledge and skills.

[@some-idea]

Brilliant video. Too many kids leave school without seeing possible careers that engage them. I wish more masters of their trade would do this, showing kids how academic stuff can help in the real world. Great point about getting more girls into the trades too.

[@notsosmartmart5402]

You did really well there Charlie. Good to get the nutrition message in too !!!

[@scotspie501douglas7]

great video Charlie showing those young guys your skill ans as Matt said even if a few follow you then job well done

[@charlesdoyle5931]

Well done Charlie for taking time out to show the young one's that this job is not for the faint hearted. Good on you son 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MarkjohnGundry]

Well done Charlie,needs to be more trades going into schools,so we can get our trade base up and running again to give our youngsters something to work towards and have goal to for its hard at the beginning of an apprentice,I was a painter and decorater for years started my apprenticeship in 1982

[@zideane1]

Not gonna lie, this would actually have been really cool as a kid in school. Closest thing to a useful subject we did was afterschool motorcycle repair and maintenance. Seeing a bricky or a plumber or sparky come in and show practically how things are done would have been amazing. Love this.

[@owenclark9343]

I really respect how your being straight up and honest with the lads and telling them how it is year round and your personal experiences/feelings because I find it is always a lot to take in a first when your new to a trade and it can be mind blowing all the good & shit parts of it & the money. I started working for my brothers heating specialist company around 4 years ago at around age 17 and at first I couldn’t believe how shit money I was on and also how long the days could be. All the different weather and being in shitty uncomfortable situations like being up in a loft or under a park home in 40 degree heat sweating like anything 😂 but after a few years you start to pick up a good range of skills and it makes it a lot more interesting and you start getting more respect for your work and learn that a lot of the thing happening is just the job and realistically you just gotta get on with it or not do it ultimately.

[@TheShinobi0703]

You the man Charlie. Way to teach the young chaps!

[@danielheginbotham9652]

Massive respect to you Charlie I wish there was something like this when I was at school 👍👍👍👍👍

[@trapset1539]

Ain't Child labour illegal Charlie? 😂 Inspirational people like yourself are so important to show kids there's other ways than getting 30 grand in debt studying how to make computer games but end up stacking shelfs. Country needs more of this, nice one 👍

[@bingbong6467]

Good one Charlie, and well done to the school we need more of this in the UK

[@johnsutherland6322]

Brilliant Charlie letting the next generation get some knowledge about the trade

[@michaelanderson6625]

Hats off to you guy well done teaching good to see

[@tgward313]

fantastic and well done -- two days learn to read a plan a level and square a job then two years on the job to toughen up and perfect your trowel skills - good work . I've been in it for thirty years and still have stuff to learn

[@MicahOnRoller]

Bricklaying looks so enjoyable I’m only 15 and dropped out of school but it’s so interesting I’d love doing this for work from what I’ve seen in this video but it probably isn’t as simple as what I’m seeing

[@collyfree9504]

As a Hod aspiring to be a bricky, loving the content. Awesome stuff!!! Quality taking your time to give back!!

[@schnookieshullHull]

That's brilliant. Must take allot of patience to teach young builders like this, it must be very intimidating for the youngsters to see you do it with such ease. Also it's good for them to have a laugh doing it. In my opinion this what you where doing is the best way to teach. 😊

[@alexjones8866]

Now nothing about bricklaying, but still enjoyed watching this, 😂

[@_Anato_]

21:48 This is probably what will stick with these lads a lot longer than any of the standing around talking bits. Point out what happens, tap, scrape, pull level to check. All looks so simple, but when they try it, it isn't. And then when they get it right after a few goes they get the reward and satisfaction.

[@graveneyshipright]

So well explained and encouraging to see.

[@Living-life2345]

Well done on sharing your skills and experience. It seems to be an issue today that no one is willing to give back, so congratulations. P.S. Natural teacher ❤.

[@damienpalmer6235]

I've been a plumber for 30 years... even I learned a little something from this video!😂 If you can have the time to really develop a class structure you would be onto something starting your own school. You had some shy students at first but they got into it more when you relaxed more and they clearly enjoyed it. Top class class chap. Keep it up youre a natural with apprentices! (Take mine he needs a good teacher😂😂)

[@markfoden765]

Great job Charlie,just a shame some of the kids at the end were not even listening and to me being a bit disrespectful but hopefully the majority we're listening and some good questions in there👍

[@CharlieCollison]

As long as I helped a few that’s all that matters 👌

[@paulhughes5543]

ya just know that the full school will subscribe and like, well done ur work and videos are ace 🧱

[@rachelbraniff3626]

The group is studying for a qualification in construction at secondary school. This was a fantastic day. They are looking forward to their next lesson. Thank you Charlie and Amy

[@saxilbyjoe4325]

Well done for doing this, you'll have made a positive impression.

[@jeffreypelletier7247]

Great job!! It’s a shame it’s a dying trade!! I love it I’ve got the muck in my veins glad I chose it after the Army let’s pray the youngsters keep it going

[@blackvelvetchimney]

Good Show! As an instructor and long time sweep I appreciate your work and dedication. We need more professionals going to the schools to have a discussion about the opportunity’s in the trades. Best Wishes to You n Amy.

[@tlabort]

I will tell you what Charlie you have learnt them youths more today than any MP will ever do you should be proud of your self

[@si777]

I'm the same age as you 34, I remember back in school when I was in like year 10, I hated school there were a few of us like this and we got asked to go trial a college program for 2 years. It involved most of the trades Chippy/Bricky/Plumber etc etc, I think I did it for 4 years and enjoyed Bricklaying the most. I didn't ever become a Bricky though, whilst I was at college I learned to play poker to a semi good level and played online for a good 10 years. For the past 5 or so years now I've moved onto sports betting. Fair play for doing this you did really well. When you spoke about the health side of things it reminds me of a time where I helped a mate of mine out his was a chippy, He worked with a older guy probs high 60's in age. We were working on a roof and I couldn't believe how agile the older guy was. He was hopping around on the roof like he was 16 years old. If you look after yourself your you will benefit from that hugely.

[@mattamos193]

Great effort to get the word out to these kids that they don't need to waste their time and money in uni studying a degree they most likely won't need or use.

[@nils1182]

Its fucking insane seeing far Charlie has made it, remember watching his videos back when he had under 100k..

[@LDN-Legend]

This is a proper pro, and passing it down. Good for you man!

[@LDN-Legend]

More schools need to do this, the wisdom you imparted on the children is excellent.

[@SilverTrowel631]

I'd love to teach Bricklaying because at 60 years old I've kind of had enough. But my Bro is a teacher in a college and he's showed me the hoops you have to jump through and the courses you need and forms you have to complete and it's horrendous. There's so many kids out there that would benefit from old timers who have the skills, knowledge and experience needed to show kids whether a particular job is for them or not. Something should be done. Well done anyway Chaz.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

don't worry about all those hoops you have to jump - if you want to teach then teach! quality instructors are in great demand, the colleges will sort the paperwork for you.

[@Xelenteontae_]

Pls teach me 🫡

[@coachingconfidant2785]

teach me sir

[@gavinchadwick3700]

Well done mate, it's an art like plastering. Plus engineering bricks are tricky as they don't suck the water out the muck

[@MartinGlass-nq8hm]

Brilliant 🤩 Charlie Get to see a Pro teaching the young

[@sincyboy8862]

Need more decent guys like yourself to teach young ones a trade as u are giving back what you learned when u were younger . Respect to u and fair play love ur videos and think ur a class act .

[@Joe-ze4vg]

Love this bloke, was laying bricks in the 90's then went into kitchens (after the eastern european came living in caravans taking our jobs). The governmet should pay this guy! Doing more for economy than any mug sitting in parliamnet in a suit!

[@jasondyer811]

Them kids were so well behaved , good on them .

[@gavinspearritt4910]

I'm retired now, started bricklaying when i was 15 very impressed with your teaching

[@catalickconverta6823]

I loved construction at school best lessons we had at school we used to build big bbqs and build corners of houses up to dpc we used to put them vents in as well just lime mixed with sand and water as the mix cups of coffee and tea mr webster was the teacher proper legend he was in his 60s when i was at school an he used to dress up as santa for the local schools and charity football matches ect

[@DanielJames-wz3hd]

This is absolutely brilliant this is what the little fuckers of today need to be seeing. Some hard graft.

[@Paul_Holmes]

Awesome! I'm gonna have a go at building a wall 😁

[@jackrussell9811]

well done charlie , nice you took your time to try and inspire youngens not to waste their lives

[@craigblakesley4397]

Well done the pair of you, it's good to give something back 👏👏👏👍

[@markcortis2348]

Can't think of anyone better to learn from, fair play to you, 👍

[@Oper8or]

This is something they stopped doing in American schools for the most part. There are a few places that still do it but its a sad fact they stopped in most schools. We need more of it though and I admire you for doing it. Hell of a man for making the time to show some skill to the younger ones.

[@laapulsford]

Great job Charlie, a worth while use of your time.