Bricklayer
As a bricklayer, you lay bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar. You construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures.
You may be employed as a subcontractor.
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Benefits
- Outdoor work
- Physical work
- Earn while you learn
A typical day may involve:
- studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
- erecting scaffolding
- sealing foundations with damp resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks, using trowels
- laying bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreading mortar between the joints
- embedding blocks in mortar
- checking vertical and horizontal alignment
- cutting, shaping, and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools
- repairing bricks, cement blocks and related structures
It helps to be good at:
- physical tasks
- using tools
- working at heights
Qualifications/pathway options:
- Cert III Bricklaying and Blocklaying
- Apprenticeship
You may be able to work in:
- Construction
- Home improvement
Related Roles
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Stonemason
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Carpenter
- Plasterer
