Bricklayer
OSCA 371131·ANZSCO 331111
16,900
24.6%
0.8%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying.
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About this career
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.
What they typically do
- 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
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Bricklayer.
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Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
CPC33020 · AQF 3 · 166 providers