BARNSLEY College apprentice Charlie Crossland finished in first place in a county-wide competition.
The Guild of Bricklayers Yorkshire Region Brickwork Competition invites students from colleges across the Yorkshire region to demonstrate their skills in three categories: senior, junior and new to the trade.
Charlie competed in the latter and finished first.
He said: “It feels pretty good to win, especially since I don’t get to work with the trowel much at my job.
“I thought there would be people much better than me.
“In the competition, we had to build a model based on a drawing provided by the judges.
“We were expected to complete it to the highest standard possible, ensuring everything was gauged, level, and plumb.
“The drawing included all the measurements and specifications, such as a requirement for a half-round finish.
“Leading up to the competition, I tried to practice as much as possible by building old models from previous years at home with some bricks I got.
“I only had three weeks’ notice, but I really enjoyed it and hope to be selected for future competitions.”
