Occupation

371131 Bricklayer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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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

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • 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

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

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