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.
Duration
1:24 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $40
Most common
$50
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
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
- build structures using bricks and blocks
- spread cement between bricks and blocks
- measure walls and building materials
- mark building areas for bricklaying
- cut bricks and other materials
- read building instructions
- plan brick and block layouts
- estimate bricks and materials needed
- clean work areas
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a brick and blocklayer.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in brick and block laying
- 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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