A PLAN OF TRAINING FOR BRICKLAYER OCCUPATION Approved

Bricklayer Occupation
MAJOR TASKS / SUBTASKS (SKILLS):
1. Build 100mm or 150mm concrete block walls and partitions
a. Build in control joints
b. Build in metal frames and rough backs
c. Cut concrete blocks to receive electrical outlets, conduit, pipe, etc.
d. Build intersecting walls
2. Build 200mm concrete block walls with openings
a. Estimate masonry materials
b. Operate masonry saw
c. Build control joints
d. Cut standard corner blocks for bond beam units
e. Build intersecting walls
f. Install bond beam blocks
g. Set lintels
3. Build 250mm concrete block foundations
a. Lay out foundation walls
b. Square layout using 3-4-5 method
c. Build special corners for 250mm walls
d. Parge foundation
e. Place grounds
f. Place anchor bolts
4. Build grouted reinforced concrete block masonry walls
a. Prepare masonry to receive grout
b. Place vertical and horizontal reinforcing
5. Point and repair existing masonry
a. Protect existing finished areas
b. Remove old masonry units clean and re-lay
c. Chisel out and re-point joints
6. Cut openings and build frames in masonry
a. Protect existing finished areas
b. Cut openings and tooth
c. Salvage old units
d. Shore old masonry as required
e. Check doors and window frames before installation for
i. alignment with wall
ii. jambs being plumb
iii. header being level
iv. frame being square
v. spacers being present in centre frame
vi. header reinforcement
vii. anchors present (metal frame)
viii. rigidity
Provincial Apprenticeship Board - June, 2000 Page 37