| 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)
Pre-Requisit