Bricklayer

WHAT HE DOES:

Bricklaying is one of the oldest crafts dating back to biblical times. Bricklaying was known in ancient Babylonia over 6000 years ago.

The work of the modern Bricklayer touches almost all aspects of building – industrial and commercial buildings, apartments and homes. He constructs walls, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys and other structural forms from brick or other masonry materials such as firebrick, concrete, cinder or gypsum block, structural tile and terra cotta. He works with any materials put together with mortar using the trowel, chisel jointers, brick hammer for cutting bricks and power brick cutting saws. He understands and works from blueprints. he also uses measuring, leveling and aligning tools to check his work.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age – minimum 17 years
• Physically able to perform the work of the trade
• Indicate interest, desire and willingness to learn
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Birth certificate

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE:

• High school transcript and other training
• Diploma or equivalency certificate
• Personal interview

TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING:

• Length of Indentureship – 4 years
• Minimum hours of related classroom instruction – 150 hours each year
• Indentured to the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee

RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

• Algebra
• Mechanical Drawing
• Geometry
• Shop Courses