Unit Code Unit Title
MAS-06 Construct Masonry Walls, Foundations, and Structures

Nominal Hours: 40
Unit Descriptor:
Covers construction of structural masonry elements to specification and code.

Elements | Performance Criteria

Elements Performance Criteria
1. Set out and prepare site 1.1 Interpret plans and levels.
1.2 Prepare foundations and base.
1.3 Set out lines and levels.
2. Construct masonry structures 2.1 Lay masonry units to specification.
2.2 Install reinforcement and ties.
2.3 Maintain plumb, level, and alignment.
3. Finish and inspect work 3.1 Tool joints and clean surfaces.
3.2 Inspect for compliance.
3.3 Complete documentation.

Range of Variables

Variables Range
Structures Walls, columns, piers, retaining walls, foundations.
Reinforcement Steel bars, mesh, wall ties, anchors.
Inspection Plumb, level, alignment, strength, code compliance.

Evidence Guide

Area Details
1. Critical aspects of competency Constructs masonry structures to specification and code.
2. Underpinning knowledge Structural principles, reinforcement, inspection criteria.
3. Underpinning Skills Setting out, laying, reinforcement, inspection, documentation.
4. Underpinning attitudes Quality, compliance, responsibility, attention to detail.
5. Resource Implications Materials, reinforcement, tools, plans.
6. Methods of Assessment Practical demonstration, inspection, questioning, supervisor feedback.
7. Context of Assessment Real/simulated site with structural masonry tasks.

Foundation skills

Skills DESCRIPTION
Numeracy Measure, calculate quantities, set out work.
Problem Solving Address construction challenges.
Planning/Organizing Sequence construction and inspection tasks.

Target Audience

Target Audience Description
Masonry apprentices, workers Individuals constructing masonry structures.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL Available Yes

Pre-Requisit

Pre-Requisite None