331111 BRICKLAYER
Alternative Title: Blocklayer
Lays bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisations:
Chimney Builder
Refractory Bricklayer
Retort Setter (Bricklaying)
Tuckpointer
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
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Studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
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Erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding
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Sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks using trowels
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Laying bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints
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Embedding blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar
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Checking vertical and horizontal alignment
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Cutting, shaping and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces
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Repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks and related structures
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Designing and cutting monumental masonry and lettering
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Constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks