Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. follow verbal and written instructions to complete given bricklaying tasks

2. construct a brick wall of up to 16 courses that is plumb and level, has consistent mortar joints and has minimal smudging of mortar on the brick face

3. use a cement mixer safely to mix either mortar for brickwork or concrete for a foundation

4. use a lump hammer and chisel to safely and accurately cut a brick to size

5. use given tools safely, confidently and independently, including a brick trowel, pointing trowel, bucket trowel, pointing tool, string line, spirit level, shovel, lump hammer and bolster chisel

shown knowledge of

6. what the mix ratio of either mortar or concrete is and where to find this information.