Bricklaying Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
A/505/1595
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about tools and equipment.

Select tools and equipment

  • mortar boards
  • brickwork trowel
  • string line
  • level

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Select appropriate tools and equipment to build a wall.
2

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).
  • 2.2
    Select required materials.
  • 2.3
    Set out the work area.
3

Be able to cut bricks and blocks.

Cutting materials

  • clear cutting station
  • mark out cut
  • form cut using bolster and hammer

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify appropriate tools for cutting bricks and blocks.
  • 3.2
    Cut bricks and blocks in a safe manner.
4

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

Demonstrate

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

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify appropriate hand tools.
  • 4.2
    Roll, spread and place perpendicular onto bricks and blocks.
  • 4.3
    Roll, spread and place bed joints onto bricks and blocks.
5

Be able to build small walls in bricks and blocks.

Demonstrate building the following

  • three course of bricks half brick wall
  • two courses of blockwork in a wall

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Build a small wall in bricks.
  • 5.2
    Build a small wall in blocks.
6

Know about pointing and jointing.

Demonstrate the following

  • pointing mortar joints

             - horizontally

              - vertically

Identify the following

  • bucket handle joint
  • flush

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Identify the difference between pointing and jointing.
  • 6.2
    Identify the different types of joint finishes.
7

Be able to apply a joint finish.

Demonstrate the following

  • pointing mortar joints

         - bucket handle

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1
    Apply a joint finish as instructed.
8

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

  • 8.1
    Carry out bricklaying work in line with safe working practices.
  • 8.2
    Clean and store tools in line with craft practice.
  • 8.3
    Leave work area clean and free from debris.
  • 8.4
    Dispose of/recycle waste as appropriate.