bricklayer
Code 7112.1
The bricklayer (maestro albañil) builds walls, slabs and masonry finishes with level, plumb and strength. Use this Job Dictionary profile to profile a core Chilean construction trade.
Essential skills
Skills and competences
- lay bricks
- check straightness of brick
- split bricks
- inspect construction supplies
- install construction profiles
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- snap chalk line
- mix construction grouts
- secure working area
- finish mortar joints
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- sort waste
- work ergonomically
- transport construction supplies
- use safety equipment in construction
Transversal competences
- use measurement instruments
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What to assess for this role
Assess layout quality, output and height/scaffold safety.
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Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.
- What does a bricklayer do?
- Raises masonry structures, prepares mixes and meets drawing specs.
- Bricklayer vs supervisor?
- The bricklayer practises the trade; the supervisor leads crews and the workfront.
- What to assess when hiring?
- Work sample, reading dimensions and PPE habits.
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Sources
This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences