Bricklayers, and Carpenters and Joiners

Bricklayers, and Carpenters and Joiners construct and erect buildings and other structures of brick, stone and timber.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this minor group 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:

- NZQF 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.

**Tasks include:**

- studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures - erecting frameworks, roof framing and scaffolding, and laying sub-floors and floorboards - operating machines and hand tools to cut and shape stones, bricks and timber - laying bricks and stone blocks in rows and securing with mortar to construct walls - assembling prepared wood to form structures ready to install - nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting wall cladding and door and window frames - checking vertical and horizontal alignment