Bricklayer - Personal requirements
Ringa Tiri Porokere
Skills & knowledge
Bricklayers need to have:
- skill laying bricks, blocks or tiles according to a building plan
- knowledge of different bricklaying methods and materials
- the ability to interpret building plans and drawings
- basic maths skills to calculate measurements, quantities and costs
- skill using different bricklaying tools
- knowledge of the range of decorating styles their clients may request
- communication and listening skills
- knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Bricklayers also need to be aware of their competitors' prices and services, and marketplace trends.
Bricklayers need to have skill using tools such as spirit levels
Personal Qualities
Bricklayers need to be:
- accurate and precise in their bricklaying techniques
- motivated
- able to work to strict deadlines
- able to work well independently and as part of a team
- comfortable with heights.
Physical Requirements
Bricklayers must be fit and healthy, with strong arms and a strong back, as they are often stooping, bending and lifting. They should also have good hand-eye co-ordination and be free from skin conditions, such as dermatitis, as these can be aggravated by concrete mix.
Bricklayers must be physically fit and strong
Bricklaying involves a lot of bending and lifting
Updated
September 2009
