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Brick Layerer, Construction

Aliases: Construction Worker, Brick Mason

Industry/Sector(s): Construction

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Bricklayer, Construction is expected to perform include:

Laying bricks with mortar, and other construction material to construct and repair building-walls, arches, chimneys, floors, pillars and other structures

Directing labourers to prepare mortar in required proportions

Watering the brick structure

Spreading mortar by trowel over foundation or laid bricks and laying bricks by hand in horizontal rows or designs and shapes as per approved specification

Taping bricks with trowel to embed them firmly in mortar and ensuring correct vertical and horizontal alignment of brick setting by sight or with string and plumb bob

Closing gaps in between the bricks by filling with half bricks and mortar and by tapping with trowel

Fixing wooden frames, laying lime concrete over roofing and setting girders in position

Dismantling masonry for reconstruction or facility of work

Carrying out plastering, decoration pointing and repair work

Erecting scaffolding for construction work

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is a not desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

• No fixed working hours

• Shift system maybe available

• Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

ITI graduate

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of construction equipment and tools, brick layering

Knowledge about availability, quality and appropriate use of construction materials

Knowledge of selecting chisels, pneumatic or surfacing tools and determining sequence of use

Ability to use scribes or chalk and measuring instruments

Competent in handling construction related equipment - accurately

Competent in drilling holes and grooves

Knowledgeable about safety measures at work

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

ITIs across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.dget.nic.in/content/innerpage/craftsmen-training-scheme-cts.php

http://www.gvtindia.org/templates/theme1/files/GVT-VTC_brochur.pdf

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.dget.nic.in/content/innerpage/trade-syllabus.php

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Helper → Bricklayer, Construction → Chief Mason → Contractor

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For candidates with up to 2 years of experience – ₹ 4,000 to ₹ 5000 per month

For candidates with 2 to 5 years of experience – ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 6,000 per month

For candidates with over 5 years of experience – ₹ 6,000 to ₹ 8,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous relevant work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Local and private construction companies across India

Building construction contractors across India

Residential construction companies and real estate developers in India

KEYWORDS

Brick mason

Construction Labourer

Construction Worker

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7112.0200	Brick Layerer, Construction
ISCO 2008	7112	Bricklayers and Related Workers
NIC 2008	43129	Other site preparation activities n.e.c.
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	1 National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/salary-checker-1
3	3 Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Building, Construction and Real Estate Sector (2013 - 17, 2017 - 2022) – A Report” released by NSDC
4	http://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/civil-construction-contractors.html
5	http://www.csdcindia.org/sites/default/files/Bldg-Const-Real-Estate.pdf

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