bricklayer

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/05f321f8-055b-407d-bf19-e0ddabda56b7

Description

Bricklayers assemble brick walls and structures by skilfully laying the bricks in an established pattern, using a binding agent like cement to bond the bricks together. They then fill the joints with mortar or other suitable materials.

Hierarchy

7 · Craft and related trades workers → 71 · Building and related trades workers, excluding electricians → 711 · Building frame and related trades workers → 7112 · Bricklayers and related workers

Related skills

check straightness of brick (essential · skill/competence)
discharge cement (essential · skill/competence)
finish mortar joints (essential · skill/competence)
follow health and safety procedures in construction (essential · skill/competence)
follow safety procedures when working at heights (essential · skill/competence)
inspect construction supplies (essential · skill/competence)
install construction profiles (essential · skill/competence)
interpret 2D plans (essential · skill/competence)
interpret 3D plans (essential · skill/competence)
lay bricks (essential · skill/competence)
mix construction grouts (essential · skill/competence)
secure working area (essential · skill/competence)
snap chalk line (essential · skill/competence)
sort waste (essential · skill/competence)
split bricks (essential · skill/competence)
transport construction supplies (essential · skill/competence)
use measurement instruments (essential · skill/competence)
use safety equipment in construction (essential · skill/competence)
work ergonomically (essential · skill/competence)
apply finish to concrete (optional · skill/competence)
apply proofing membranes (optional · skill/competence)
apply restoration techniques (optional · skill/competence)
build scaffolding (optional · skill/competence)
building codes (optional · knowledge)
calculate needs for construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
document survey operations (optional · skill/competence)
estimate restoration costs (optional · skill/competence)
inspect supplied concrete (optional · skill/competence)
install falsework (optional · skill/competence)
install insulation material (optional · skill/competence)
keep personal administration (optional · skill/competence)
keep records of work progress (optional · skill/competence)
maintain equipment (optional · skill/competence)
maintain work area cleanliness (optional · skill/competence)
mix concrete (optional · skill/competence)
monitor stock level (optional · skill/competence)
operate masonry power saw (optional · skill/competence)
operate surveying instruments (optional · skill/competence)
order construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
place concrete forms (optional · skill/competence)
pour concrete (optional · skill/competence)
process incoming construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
reinforce concrete (optional · skill/competence)
remove concrete forms (optional · skill/competence)
rig loads (optional · skill/competence)
screed concrete (optional · skill/competence)
set up temporary construction site infrastructure (optional · skill/competence)
use squaring pole (optional · skill/competence)
work in a construction team (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/05f321f8-055b-407d-bf19-e0ddabda56b7

Base · occupation_code7112.1

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured0

Translation · preferred_labelbricklayer

Translation · alt_labelsspecialist brick layer
industrial oven brickmason
brick laying worker
brick layer
trowel occupation worker
brick laying labourer

Translation · descriptionBricklayers assemble brick walls and structures by skilfully laying the bricks in an established pattern, using a binding agent like cement to bond the bricks together. They then fill the joints with mortar or other suitable materials.