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BRICKLAYER

ANZSCO 331111 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A bricklayer lays bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures. Registration or licensing may be required. A bricklaying in Australia is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

Bricklayer Alternative Title

 

  • Block layer

 

Bricklayer Specialisations

 

  • Chimney Builder
  • Refractory Bricklayer
  • Retort Setter (Bricklaying)
  • Tuck pointer

 

Bricklayer Occupation Lists
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Group: 3311 Bricklayers and Stonemasons

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

A bricklayer lay bricks, pre-cut stones and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures, and cut and shape hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs for the construction and renovation of stone structures and monumental masonry.

 

Tasks

  • studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
  • erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding
  • sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks using trowels
  • laying bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints
  • embedding blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar
  • checking vertical and horizontal alignment
  • cutting, shaping and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces
  • repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks and related structures
  • designing and cutting monumental masonry and lettering
  • constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the bricklayer unit group (Group: 3311) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Registration or licensing may be required in Australia as a bricklayer.

 

Occupations within the Bricklayer Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same bricklayer group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement Bricklayer

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Bricklayer is currently assessed with TRA - (Trades Recognition Australia); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income of a Bricklayer

The average salary for a Bricklayer in Australia is $ 61,689 for male employees and $ 0 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 39.1 Females: 0.0 Persons: 39.1

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3311) Bricklayers and stonemasons - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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