Bricklaying skills

Know tools and equipment required to build a wall. 

Tools and equipment

• mortar boards
• brickwork trowel
• string line
• level

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1

  Identify key tools and equipment for building a wall.

Be able to set out the work area.

Select PPE

• safety foot wear
• gloves for loading
• overalls
• hardhat

Select materials

• blocks
• bricks
• mortar

Setting out

• level
• plumb
• reading drawing

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1

  Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used.

• 2.2

  Select materials required form a given range for a specific bricklaying task.

• 2.3

  Set out the work area as directed.

Be able to roll, spread and place a bed joint and perpendicular onto bricks and blocks. 

Use of tools

• setting up mortar board
• spreading and rolling mortar
• laying mortar beds

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1

  Use given hand tools to roll, spread and place a bed joint and perpendicular onto bricks and blocks as directed. 

Be able to build a wall in bricks and blocks.

Demonstrate

• rolling mortar
• spreading mortar
• laying a block
• laying a brick or block course
• vertical mortar joints

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1

  Follow instructions to build a small wall in bricks and blocks as directed. 

Know about pointing and jointing.

Demonstrating jointing bricks and blocks

Point bricks and blocks

Assessment Criteria

• 5.1

  State the key differences between pointing and jointing. 

Be able to work safely and efficiently. 

Demonstrate safe working practices

• cutting using goggles and gloves
• laying mortar
• waste disposal
• clearing work area

Assessment Criteria

• 6.1

  Carry out bricklaying work in line with given safe practice guidelines. 

• 6.2

  Clean and store tools as directed. 

• 6.3

  Leave work area clean and free from debris. 

• 6.4

  Follow guidelines to dispose of/recycle waste as appropriate.