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331 · ANZSCO V1.3

Bricklayers, and Carpenters and Joiners

Classification
Minor

Classification

Description

MINOR GROUP 331 BRICKLAYERS, AND CARPENTERS AND JOINERS 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

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