ISCO Occupation Group 7112.1 Bricklayer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Bricklayer: Bricklayers assemble brick walls and structures by skilfully laying the bricks in an established pattern, using a binding agent like cement to bond the bricks together. They then fill the joints with mortar or other suitable materials.
Essential Skills
- Inspect Construction Supplies
- Check Straightness Of Brick
- Interpret 2D Plans
- Sort Waste
- Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
- Lay Bricks
- Transport Construction Supplies
- Use Measurement Instruments
- Use Safety Equipment In Construction
- Finish Mortar Joints
- Install Construction Profiles
- Secure Working Area
- Follow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction
- Interpret 3D Plans
- Snap Chalk Line
- Mix Construction Grouts
- Work Ergonomically
- Split Bricks
Optional Skills
- Monitor Stock Level
- Place Concrete Forms
- Mix Concrete
- Operate Masonry Power Saw
- Rig Loads
- Install Falsework
- Apply Proofing Membranes
- Estimate Restoration Costs
- Apply Finish To Concrete
- Order Construction Supplies
- Apply Restoration Techniques
- Inspect Supplied Concrete
- Maintain Equipment
- Reinforce Concrete
- Install Insulation Material
- Pour Concrete
- Remove Concrete Forms
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Document Survey Operations
- Build Scaffolding
- Set Up Temporary Construction Site Infrastructure
- Operate Surveying Instruments
- Screed Concrete
- Use Squaring Pole
- Building Codes
- Maintain Work Area Cleanliness
- Work In A Construction Team
- Keep Personal Administration
- Calculate Needs For Construction Supplies
- Process Incoming Construction Supplies
Alternative Names
- Industrial Oven Brickmason
- Trowel Occupation Worker
- Brick Laying Labourer
- Specialist Brick Layer
- Brick Laying Worker
- Brick Layer
