Bricklayers

Description

Bricklayers erect and repair brick, pre-cut stone and concrete block structures such as walls, paving, chimney stacks and tunnel lining.

Tasks

• Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements
• Measures construction site and lays out the first lines of bricks to mark position of walls
• Mixes and spreads mortar on foundations and bricks
• Places, levels and aligns bricks in mortar bed and walls
• Uses hand and power tools to shape and trim bricks

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ Level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.