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 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.
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