Bricklayer Building & Related Trades Workers

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

Install a variety of metal or plastic profiles used to attach materials to each other or to structural elements. Cut them to size if called for.

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.

Mix construction materials with water and other materials based on the appropriate recipe. Mix thoroughly to prevent lumps. Avoid contamination, which will adversely affect the properties of the mixture.

Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.

Stretch a line covered in fine, non-staining chalk between two points and snap it against a surface to produce a straight line.

Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.

Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if …

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Use tools such as the level or the mason's line to check if the wall is straight and flush, and take action if it isn't.

Use a trowel to apply extra mortar to joints to smoothen and finish them after the mortar has partially hardened. Make sure that the joints are full to prevent dampness …

Lay bricks in the specified pattern and apply a layer of mortar to create walls. Make sure every course of bricks is level and flush.

Use the appropriate tools to trim, split and shape bricks for use in walls. Use a mason's hammer for occasional shaping, and a hammer and chisel for larger quantities or …

The set of guidelines that determine the minimum standards for buildings and other constructions in order to protect public health and safety.

Apply specialised membranes to prevent penetration of a structure by dampness or water. Securely seal any perforation to preserve the damp-proof or waterproof properties of the membrane. Make sure any …

Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.

Assemble temporary scaffolding structures for construction, maintenance or event-related purposes. Set vertical standards on the base plate of the scaffolding structure. Ensure the scaffolding structure is secured from lateral forces …

Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.

Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.

Place insulation material, often shaped into rolls, in order to insulate a structure from thermical or acoustic influences and to prevent fire. Attach the material using face staples, inset staples, …

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

Operate and adjust measuring instruments such as theodolites and prisms, and other electronic distance-measuring tools.

Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.

Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

Safely attach loads to different types of hooks and attachments, taking into account the weight of the load, the power available to move it, static and dynamic tolerances of all …

Set up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity …

Use a squaring pole, a telescopic measurement pole that allows for checking the length of the diagonals of an inset area of a structure. If the diagonals are of equal …

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible …

Finish concrete using a variety of techniques like polishing and acid staining.

Complete and file all required administrative, operational and technical documents related to a survey operation.

Check the quantity and quality of delivered concrete. Make sure that the concrete will withstand any expected pressures.

Read technical documentation and drawings, and assemble the pipes and beams to build the temporary structure that will support arched or spanning structures during construction.

Use compact concrete mixers or various ad-hoc containers such as wheelbarrows to mix concrete. Prepare the correct quantities of cement, water, aggregate and optional added ingredients, and mix the ingredients …

Use a masonry power saw to cut bricks to the right size and shape. Operate a table saw or hand-held saw.

Set up forms out of wood, plywood, various plastics, or other suitable materials to form concrete into supportive columns or walls. Place sheathing delineating the shape of the planned structure …

Pour concrete into a form from a mixer truck chute, hopper or hose. Pour the correct amount to balance efficiency with the risk of the concrete not setting completely.

Reinforce concrete by inserting reinforcing steel members.

Remove concrete forms after the concrete has cured fully. Recuperate materials if possible, cleaning it and taking the right steps to store it for later reuse.

Smooth the surface of freshly poured concrete using a screed.