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3711 Bricklayers and Stonemasons

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3711 Bricklayers and Stonemasons

Lay, cut and shape bricks and other blocks and masonry slabs to construct and repair walls and other structures.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

371131 Bricklayer

Lays bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches, segmental paving and other structures.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative title

  • Blocklayer

Specialisations

  • Brick Paver
  • Refractory Bricklayer

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Studies plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
  • Erects and dismantles restricted height scaffolding
  • Seals foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreads layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for building blocks
  • Cuts building blocks using machines and hand tools, and shapes blocks to fit irregular spaces
  • Sets out blockwork and lays building blocks in rows, designs and shapes
  • Embeds building blocks in mortar ensuring construction is level, plumb and aligned, and removes excess mortar
  • Installs lintels and flashings to openings
  • Repairs and maintains bricks, cement blocks and related structures
  • May prepare base and bedding courses, and lay segmental paving
Occupation

371132 Stonemason

Cuts and shapes hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs to construct and renovate stone structures, kitchen benchtops and monumental masonry.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation

  • Monumental Stonemason

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Studies plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
  • Measures, marks dimensions, outlines, splits, cuts, shapes and finishes stone blocks and masonry slabs using hand tools and machinery
  • Sets out and cuts letters and designs into stone
  • Lays stone blocks and large masonry slabs to construct structures such as walls, arches and pillars, ensuring they are level and plumb
  • Constructs and installs stone construction elements such as benchtops and splashbacks
  • Assesses damage to and repairs stonework, including on old or heritage buildings and monuments
  • May design, cut and install monumental masonry