Bricklayers, and Carpenters and Joiners
- Classification
- Minor
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 33Construction Trades Workers
Description
Bricklayers, and Carpenters and Joiners construct and erect buildings and other structures of brick, stone and timber.
Skill level
Australia
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
New Zealand
NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks
Tasks include
- studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
- erecting frameworks, roof framing and scaffolding, and laying sub-floors and floorboards
- operating machines and hand tools to cut and shape stones, bricks and timber
- laying bricks and stone blocks in rows and securing with mortar to construct walls
- assembling prepared wood to form structures ready to install
- nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting wall cladding and door and window frames
- checking vertical and horizontal alignment
Sources
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