Bricklayers
Description
Bricklayers erect and repair brick, pre-cut stone and concrete block structures such as walls, paving, chimney stacks and tunnel lining.
Tasks
- Uses hand and power tools to shape and trim bricks.
- Places, levels and aligns bricks in mortar bed and walls.
- Mixes and spreads mortar on foundations and bricks.
- Measures construction site and lays out the first lines of bricks to mark position of walls.
- Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Skills
- Mathematics
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Science
Related Courses
- Award in Construction and Employability Skills - Entry Level 3
- Brickwork - Level 2
- Construction Operations (Groundwork) - Level 2
- Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - T Level - Level 3
- Introductory Programme in Built Heritage - Distance Learning
- IOSH Working Safely
- Multi-Trade Construction Skills - Level 1