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Assistant Mason

Aliases: Assistant Mason – Construction

Industry/Sector(s): Construction

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Assistant Mason Level-2 is expected to perform include:

Handling and storing material

Erecting and dismantling of 3.6 metre temporary scaffolds

Building of brick/block foundation and walls

Fixing door and window frames in rooms/cubicles

Plastering of walls, floors, ceilings and various surfaces

Soling of bricks and PCC flooring

Performing tasks under health, safety and environmental regulations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job

Work from home is not available

Part-time work is not available

Contractual jobs are available

Travelling is required for this job

Role does not involve team handling

Working hours

Working hours are a minimum of 8 hours a day for 5 to 6 days a week

The job involves frequent to daily extended hours, working in shifts, on holidays, etc.

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum - Preferably 5^th standard pass/Helper Mason Level-1 qualified

Certified training for Assistant Mason (programme aligned to CON/Q 0102 released by Construction Skill Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Working knowledge of loading, unloading, stacking and handling materials according to its properties, size shape and height

Expertise in using tools, equipment and process for erecting and dismantling 3.6 metre scaffolds

Knowledge of quality, soaking, face appearance and arrangement of bricks

Knowledge of types of bonds and closures, vertical/horizontal joints and the required thickness and proportion of mortar

Working knowledge of filling of RCC beam/column & masonry joints/gaps with non‐shrink materials & pebbles

Working knowledge of fixing doors and window frames

Knowledge of methods and types of plastering, brick soiling and PCC flooring

Understanding of how to identify, select and use basic dressing material, first aid and PPEs

Sound knowledge of accident, health, safety and evacuation procedures and their reporting

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Trained to clear required tests and certification for knowledge and skills as per NOS Assistant Mason Level-2

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Globe Industrial Training Institute, 3-A, Bharat Nagar, Behind Bank of Baroda, New Friends Colony, New Delhi-110025, India, Tel: +91-11-26928661, +91-9911245392, http://www.globeiti.com /

Construction Skill Development Council, 204, Aashirwad Complex, D-1, Green Park,New Delhi – 110016, Tel: +91-11-46584466, Telefax:+91-11-2656876, E-mail: operations@csdcindia.org, http://www.csdcindia.org /

National Academy of Construction, NAC Grounds, Cyberabad, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India - 500084, Tel: (040) 23111916-917, Fax: (040) 23111997, E-mail: info@nac.edu.in, Website: www.nac.edu.in

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

http://www.cwfigs.org/training.htm

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://csdcindia.org/sites/default/files/Assistant%20Mason%20%20Level-II.pdf

http://www.hpsdma.nic.in/HP%20masons%20training%20strategy%20-%20Final%20Report.pdf

http://www.graam.org.in/sites/graam.org.in/files/Report%20on%20Construction%20workers-final1.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Project Manager

↑

Construction Site Engineer

↑

Works Supervisor/Construction Contractor

↑

Mason Level-3

↑

Assistant Mason

↑

Helper Mason

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁸

• For candidates with 2 to 5 years’ experience - ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 12,000 per month

• For candidates with over 5 years’ experience – ₹ 12,000 to ₹ 20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Minimum 9 months site experience with Helper Mason Level-I qualified

Minimum 2 years site experience for non-trained and nonqualified worker

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹⁰

Construction companies, agencies, contractors, construction sites, etc.

Private and governmental construction projects

KEYWORDS ¹²

Assistant Mason, Masonry, Mason, Craftsperson, Construction, Foreman

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7112.0601	Assistant Mason
ISCO 2008	7112	Bricklayers and Related Workers
NIC 2008	43129	Other site preparation activities n.e.c.
QP Reference	CON/Q0102	Assistant Mason
NSQF	2	NA

REFERENCES

0	http://wiego.org/informal-economy/occupational-groups/construction-workers http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3143511 http://clc.gov.in/Acts/shtm/bocw.php#Wages http://wiego.org/informal-economy/occupational-groups/construction-workers http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3143511 http://clc.gov.in/Acts/shtm/bocw.php#Wages
1	1 Qualifications Pack – Assistant Laboratory & Field Technician
2	http://www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/relm/gb/docs/gb283/pdf/tmcitr.pdf
3	http://www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/relm/gb/docs/gb283/pdf/tmcitr.pdf
4	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3143511 http://csdcindia.org/uploads/MES%20Curricula.pdf http://www.workabroad.ph/search.php/jobs+abroad/q/Mason/c http://iceconnect.eletsonline.com/2014/07/pwc-forecasts-boost-for-indias-construction-sector-in-2015 http://www.shine.com/job-search/simple/mason-foreman
5	http://www.barc.gov.in/tenders/safety_manual.pdf
6	http://www.graam.org.in/sites/graam.org.in/files/Report%20on%20Construction%20workers-final1.pdf
7	http://www.workabroad.ph/report_job_listing.php?ajid=1035805&addedtocart=1
8	http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/salary-checker-1
9	http://www.nbmcw.com/reports/construction-infra-industry/1835-construction-sector-current-scenario-and-emerging-trends.html
10	http://freshersengineerjob.blogspot.in/p/top-construction-companies-in-india_20.html
11	http://www.constructionworld.in/BestStories/News/India
12	http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/mason
13	http://www.csdcindia.org/sites/default/files/Bldg-Const-Real-Estate.pdf

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