Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Brickmasons and blockmasons job comprise laying and binding building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
The major brickmasons and blockmasons job description includes measuring the distance from reference points and marking guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels, constructing corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick and applying and smoothing mortar or other mixture over work surface.
They are further assigned daily tasks such as calculating angles and courses and determining the vertical and horizontal alignment of systems and breaking or cutting bricks, tiles, or blocks to size using a trowel edge, hammer, or power saw. A good understanding of building, constructing, and designing is essential for brickmasons and blockmasons jobs.
A high-school diploma, work-related skills, and experience can assist you in a successful career in brickmasons and blockmasons’s jobs. A brickmasons and blockmasons salary can go in weekly or monthly wages, depending on the location.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- NSQF Level 1 Helper Mason
- NSQF Level 3 Mason-Concrete
Tasks
- Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
- Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
- Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.
- Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
- Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
- Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
- Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
- Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.
- Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair.
Progression Routes
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