Brick Masonry Description

Brick masonry is a skill practiced by brick masons that involves laying building materials to construct or repair structures.

Materials Used

Materials used include brick, tile, concrete, cinder, gypsum, terra cotta block and glass.

Typical Assignments

Brick masonry extends to the maintenance or construction of walls, partitions, arches and sewers.

Equipment

Brick masons utilize machines and process in construction, and must also know how to inspect and monitor their maintenance.

Cognitive skills

Brick masonry incorporates skills such as mathematics and problem solving, monitoring and assessment, informational gathering and organization, coordination, equipment maintenance, use of the scientific method, and critical thinking. Masons must be adept at troubleshooting, reading comprehension, operations analysis, idea generation, time management, and active listening.

Physical skills

Masonry requires a certain amount of physical strength and dexterity as brick masons must repeatedly exert force. They must also be physically flexible to a degree, use abdominal and lower back muscles to support the body when working, and coordinate movement.

References

• Brick Mason Occupational Information

Resources

• Brick Masonry Education

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