Brick and blocklayer, Ringa tiri pereki me te poraka
Also known as
- Bricklayer, blocklayer
Brick and blocklayers build and repair buildings, walls, floors, paved areas, chimneys and other structures with brick, concrete block and other masonry materials.
1:24 mins
Your pay could be
$23
Lower
$27 to $37
Most common
$48
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Brick and blocklayers
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime
- usually work on construction sites and inside buildings and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, dusty and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Install masonry materials.
- Apply mortar.
- Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
- Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Estimate materials requirements for projects.
- Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
- Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
You usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a brick and blocklayer.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Trowel Trades (Level 4)
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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