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Stonemason

OSCA 371132·ANZSCO 331112

Employed

4,900

Part-time share

20.4%

Female share

1.1%

Median age

38 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Stonemason is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Stonemasonry and Certificate III in Heritage Trade Skills.

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About this career

Cuts and shapes hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs to construct and renovate stone structures, kitchen benchtops and monumental masonry.

What they typically do

  • Studies plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
  • Measures, marks dimensions, outlines, splits, cuts, shapes and finishes stone blocks and masonry slabs using hand tools and machinery
  • Sets out and cuts letters and designs into stone
  • Lays stone blocks and large masonry slabs to construct structures such as walls, arches and pillars, ensuring they are level and plumb
  • Constructs and installs stone construction elements such as benchtops and splashbacks
  • Assesses damage to and repairs stonework, including on old or heritage buildings and monuments
  • May design, cut and install monumental masonry

Where they work

Manufacturing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.1%
VIC
28.4%
QLD
17.3%
WA
12.8%
SA
6.9%
ACT
2.3%
TAS
1.7%
NT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Stonemason.