Unit Code Unit Title
MAS-05 Perform Brick and Block Laying Techniques

Nominal Hours: 35
Unit Descriptor:
Covers laying of bricks and blocks, jointing, alignment, and finishing to specification.

Elements | Performance Criteria

Elements Performance Criteria
1. Set out work 1.1 Interpret plans and levels.
1.2 Set out lines and levels.
1.3 Prepare base for laying.
2. Lay bricks and blocks 2.1 Apply mortar to bed and joints.
2.2 Lay bricks/blocks to line and level.
2.3 Maintain bond patterns and joint thickness.
3. Finish and cure work 3.1 Tool joints and clean surfaces.
3.2 Cure as required.
3.3 Inspect for alignment and finish.

Range of Variables

Variables Range
Materials Clay bricks, concrete blocks, AAC blocks, stone.
Patterns Stretcher, header, English, Flemish, stack bond, running bond.
Tools Trowels, levels, jointers, string lines, plumb bobs.

Evidence Guide

Area Details
1. Critical aspects of competency Lays bricks/blocks to line, level, and bond; joints and finishes to specification.
2. Underpinning knowledge Bond patterns, alignment, jointing, curing methods.
3. Underpinning Skills Setting out, laying, jointing, finishing, inspection.
4. Underpinning attitudes Accuracy, quality, responsibility, attention to detail.
5. Resource Implications Bricks, blocks, tools, levels, plans.
6. Methods of Assessment Practical demonstration, inspection, questioning, supervisor feedback.
7. Context of Assessment Real/simulated site with brick/block laying tasks.

Foundation skills

Skills DESCRIPTION
Numeracy Measure and set out lines and levels.
Problem Solving Adjust for site irregularities.
Planning/Organizing Sequence laying and finishing tasks.

Target Audience

Target Audience Description
Masonry apprentices, workers Individuals performing brick and block laying.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL Available Yes

Pre-Requisit

Pre-Requisite None