REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

NATIONAL TVET AD HOC COORDINATION COMMITEE

FIRST DRAFT

THE NATIONAL INDUSTRY OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

LEVEL I

MARCH 20222
FOREWORD
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF ABBREVIATION
 SECTIION ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD FOR BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADE

2.0 OCCUPATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE SOUTH SUDAN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

The trend away from fully masonry-veneered building and construction of family homes, schools, Hotels,
repairs of building works destroyed during the war continues to create employment in the South Sudan
Labour market. The potentials of the market has attracted growing number of construction businesses
across the 10 states and administrative areas. The existence of oil and mineral resources, creations of
ministries of physical infrastructure nearly in all states and administrative areas is a sure proof that the
trade has market potentials. There are a number of foreign players in the industry from the neighboring
counties who are competing for the available jobs in the South Sudan building and Construction
industry.

This section of this South Sudan National occupational standards analysis the various trades or
occupations that has huge potentials for creating employment engagement within the South Sudan and
in the region. The aim is to prepare the South Sudan skills development and training industry led by the
government to adequately prepare them for the training and learning infrastructure that is needed in
developing skills for the Building and construction sector.

However, a new trend towards masonry is increasing being realised. Builders are starting to value the
selling strength of brick and block construction. The advantages include energy efficiency, reduced
maintenance, fire resistance, sound resistance, structural soundness and longevity of masonry. In the
construction of housing, manufactured stone/thin veneers are being used more often due to ease of
installation and consumer-driven interest. Different construction and building technologies exists in
South Sudan such the construction of semi-permanent houses, building using bricks, concrete blocks,
hollow concrete blocks comprising of male and females. plastic bottle blocks and many others

Work practices and equipment are being designed with the bricklayer in mind, with consideration given
to ergonomics and efficiency. Climbing scaffolding and tower scaffolding are designed to keep the
bricklayer at a comfortable position to eliminate excessive bending and lifting. Cordless power tools such
as drills, grinders and jackhammers are allowing greater mobility and efficiency. The use of dustless
cutting and drilling technologies is being embraced by the building and construction industry.

Specifications and documentation, owing to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED),
have become more complex. Energy efficiency and environmental awareness affect this trade as new
regulations are imposed on building processes and materials. The masonry industry is a leader in
compliance with LEED requirements. Bricklayers must keep up-to-date with these guidelines and
requirements. There is a trend of increased safety documentation requirements on job sites.
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Bricklayer” or masoner is the basic occupation performed by a worker in the practice of building and
construction trade. This analysis covers tasks performed by bricklayers whose occupational title has
been identified by different organisations under the following names:

1. Brick layer
2. Masoner
3. Builder

Bricklayers build and repair walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks,
furnaces, kilns and other structures. They work with materials such as brick, natural stone,
manufactured stone, tiles, precast masonry panels, glass blocks, concrete blocks, light-weight insulated
panels, other masonry units, insulation and membranes. They erect, install, maintain, repair and alter
various masonry. The structures vary in complexity from a simple masonry walkway to an ornate
exterior on a multi-level building.

Bricklayers use wheelbarrows and forklifts to transport materials. They use hand and power tools to cut
and trim masonry units to required size. Trowels are used to spread mortar to bond layers of masonry
units together. Measuring and layout tools such as a plumb line, level and laser level are used to ensure
proper alignment.

Bricklayers work on schools, industrial, commercial, institutional and residential buildings. They may
specialize in stone work, restoration work or ornamental work. They may also specialize in installing
refractories in high-temperature environments or installing corrosion resistant materials to line
corrosive environments such as tanks and vessels.

Key attributes for people in this trade are manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, the ability to problem
solve and think sequentially, and the ability to work at heights. Bricklaying is physically demanding work
and requires considerable effort in lifting heavy materials, climbing, bending, kneeling, working in
confined spaces and working on scaffolding.

Bricklayers need to have an eye for detail in order to create accurate and aesthetically pleasing work.
Most of the work is performed outdoors exposing bricklayers to the elements. Their work usually
continue year round. Construction safety and accident prevention is a priority to the industry player.

This analysis recognizes similarities or overlaps with the work of other trades such as tilesetters,
concrete finishers, carpenters, and drywall finisher and plasterers.

Experienced bricklayers may advance to supervisory positions for masonry contractors or in other
related fields such as construction management, estimating or building inspection. They may also
become contractors.

1.1 KEY OCCUPATIONS AND LEVELS FOR THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

1.2 Occupation: Assistant Bricks and Concrete Block Layer

1.3 NTQF Level: 1
1.4 Codification

1.5 Summary of Essential skills of Brick layer/Masoner

Essential skills are needed for work, learning and life. They provide the foundation for learning
all other skills and enable people to evolve with their jobs and adapt to workplace change.
Through extensive research, the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and other
national and international agencies have identified and validated nine essential skills. These
skills are used in nearly every occupation and throughout daily life in different ways.
These tools can be used independently or with the assistance of a tradesperson, trainer,
employer, teacher or mentor to:

- understand how essential skills are used in the trades;

- learn about individual essential skills strengths and areas for improvement; and
- improve essential skills and increase success in particular trade skills development
program.
The application of these skills may be described throughout this document within the
competency statements which support each subtask of the selected occupation. The following
are summaries of the requirements in each of the essential skills, taken from the essential skills
profile.
Reading
Bricklayers require strong reading skills to read a variety of documentation such as job
specifications, manufacturers’ directions for product preparation and application, job site,
company and jurisdictional safety requirements, and correspondence from suppliers and
contractors.

Document Use
Bricklayers interpret blueprints, read assembly drawings and make sketches of items to be
built. They complete forms such as time sheets, incident reports, request for information (RFI),
personal safety information (PSI) and field level risk assessments (FLRA).
Writing
Bricklayers use writing skills to complete documents such as lists of materials, incident reports,
and time sheets. They may correspond in writing with co-workers regarding supplies or work to
be done.
Oral Communication
Bricklayers talk with suppliers, delivery personnel, customers and co-workers, and co-ordinate
activities with other trades. They give directions to apprentices, liaise with supervisors and
participate in meetings.
Numeracy
Bricklayers measure the length, height and width of structures to be built and calculate angles
of arches when constructing openings. They estimate mix ratios by weight and volume.
Bricklayers estimate the amount of time and material required to complete a job.
Thinking Skills
Bricklayers use problem solving skills to address issues that may arise on the job such as design
changes or omissions. Bricklayers plan the materials and equipment they need for a job and
schedule tasks according to priority, sequence and to meet the needs of other trades on site.
Working with Others
Bricklayers usually work in a team environment although they may work alone on some jobs.
Many jobs are done with a fellow worker. Therefore, they must cooperate and coordinate with
others to ensure consistent work. Bricklayers may perform supervisory functions and guide or
monitor the work performance of others.
Digital Technology
Bricklayers may use digital devices to complete numeracy related tasks and to communicate
with others. They may access online information posted by suppliers and manufacturers to stay
current on industry trends and practices. Bricklayers may also access databases to retrieve
forms such as change orders and to retrieve architectural drawings. Bricklayers may use
computer controlled layout equipment such as surveying equipment and smart levels to
measure distances and horizontal and vertical angles of brick structures.
Continuous Learning
Bricklayers learn continuously through experience and creativity on the job. They may attend
sessions provided by manufacturers of new products. Bricklayers may also attend specialty in-
person or online courses, for example safety or landscaping with bricks, blocks and stone, or
reference pamphlets, booklets or manuals on specific topics. Bricklayers may need to expand
their skills by getting additional certifications such as scaffold building, welding, hoisting and
rigging and confined space.
Nationalism, Conflict resolution and Peace building skills.
The brick layer works with people from different tribes and ethnic groups. Their thinking should
be nationalistic in nature and since South Sudan is a post conflict country the brick layer needs
to be aware of trauma, need for sustainable peace building and ability to resolve conflicts.

1.5 Competency Learning Modules:

 BCS L101: Health and safety during Construction works practices

 BCS L102: Identification of Building systems, equipment and components
 BCS 103: Basic Reading of drawings and calculations
 BCS 104: Laying of Bricks and concrete blocks to line
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BCS L101: Health and safety during Construction works practices

This learning module is about being able to use safe procedures and safe work practices in a
building and construction work environment. The persons carrying out this work must possess the
necessary knowledge, attitude and skills to ensure that their actions do not create health and safety
risks to themselves and others, and to identify risks and hazards associated with the working
environment, tools, equipment, materials and substances being used.

Occupational Performance Criteria:

The candidate must have the necessary knowledge and skills to:
1. Carry out safe working practices to prevent hazards and to ensure the safety of one self,
workers and members of the public.
2. Carry out safe working practices when using appropriate equipment and materials to prevent
damages to work areas and injuries to oneself and 3rd parties.
3. Carry out the safe erection, use and dismantling of simple access platforms less than 2m high.
4. Set up safety barriers and adequate edge protection around a work environment to protect
colleagues and members of the public.
5. Use protective clothing and safety equipment according to specifications issued by
manufacturers and know the whereabouts of first-aid and firefighting equipment.
6. Use, handle and store materials hazardous to health in a safe manner and with proper
labelling.
7. Assist safety officer or any other competent person in carrying out a risk assessment to cover
the job assigned and the working area and fully understand the content of all relevant
 reports.
8. Locate and switch-off temporary or fixed electrical switch gear, systems isolating valves as
instructed in the health and safety procedures.
9. Ensure that the site is not accessible to unauthorized persons at all times and according to
standard procedures.
10. Perform building and construction site clearance and preparation

Standards for Required knowledge

The Level 1 Assistant bricks and Concrete Block Layer must know and explain:

1. The roles and responsibilities of themselves and others under the South Sudan Occupational Health
and Safety procedures developed by the ministry of Labor and Industrial Relations
2. The health and safety risks associated with their role which includes while handling tools,
materials and equipment used and working practices and procedures.
3. The potential hazardous materials commonly found at the building and construction workplace.
4. The procedures for dealing with potential hazardous material in the building and construction
places of work.
5. The health concerns associated with the workplace and safe practices when carrying out work.
6. The hazards and potential hazards at the place of work (such as electricity, slippery and uneven
surfaces, dust and fumes, handling and transporting, contaminants and irritants, fire, heights,
improper use of tools and equipment).
7. The importance of being alert to the presence of hazards in the place of work.
8. The responsible persons to whom to report health and safety matters or any other occurring
hazards.
9. The emergency procedures in the place of work.
10. The first aid and firefighting facilities that exist within the work area.
11. The best way to make use of barricades, industrial hurdles, and warning signs to make areas
clearly marked out of bounds.
12. The safety procedures when using scaffold platforms (less than 2 m). (note: knowledge on how
to use a scaffold safely is not limited to height. The limitation is only when erecting, dismantling
and taking responsibility of the scaffold).
13. The safety requirements and regulations regarding scaffolds higher than 2m. (certification and
weekly checks by competent persons).
14. The necessary safety precautions including the use of protective clothing and equipment for a
range of applications.
 15. The methods used for protecting customers’ property.
16. When and how it is required to isolate existing services (electricity and domestic water services
from the main water supply)
17. Any toxic effect from materials commonly used at construction sites.
18. The preventive and remedial actions to be taken in the case of exposure to materials hazardous to
health.

Standards for Required skills

The Level 1 Assistant brick and concrete Block Layer must be able to:

1. Identify which health and safety procedures are relevant to the building and construction working
environment.
2. Seek competent person’s assistance when help is needed.
3. Ensure compliance with duties and obligations as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety
and recent amendments of the ministry of Labor Directorate for Occupational Health and Safety.
4. Follow workplace policies and supervisors’ instructions for the safe use and maintenance of tools
and equipment.
5. Control health and safety hazards within the job responsibility.
6. Report any hazards which may present risk to relevant persons.
7. Follow correct procedures in the event of injuries to themselves or others.
8. Take remedial action where work methods are not in line with control measures noted and
identified from risk assessment.
9. Adhere to work production and installation processes as agreed with the supervisor.
10. Apply the necessary skills to erect, use and dismantle access equipment (at height less than 2m).
11. Read, interpret and install warning signs and sets up safety barriers and edge protection around
working areas.
12. Equip oneself with the appropriate protective clothing and safety equipment for stone or
concrete block laying and some other specific tasks.
13. Use, label and store materials hazardous to health in a safe manner.
14. Monitor the work place and maintain good housekeeping whilst keeping it free from hazards.
15. Where applicable, make sure that all existing services (water and electricity) have been isolated
prior to commencement of work.
16. Communicate information regarding unfamiliar and unpredictable situations to colleagues and
supervisors.
 17. Collaborate to advocate appropriate health and safety procedures.

BCS L102: Identification of Building systems, equipment and components

This unit is about identifying the different materials for specific applications based on their technical
properties and identifying direct and indirect environmental impacts.

Performance Criteria

The candidate must have the necessary knowledge and skills to:
1. Distinguish between type of different masonry units and their uses based on size and batch.
2. Distinguish between damp Proof Course and damp Proof Membrane based on manufacture
serial numbers and batch.

Required Knowledge
The Level 1 Assistant Masoner or Bricks and Concrete Block Layer must know and explain:

1. The range of materials, products and procedures applicable to the relevant work and their
benefits.
2. Horizontal, vertical and inclined planes and the use of levelling and aligning equipment for
particular situations.
 3. The different mortar mixes used as a binding layer between the different masonry units.

Required skills
The Level 1 Assistant masoner or bricks and concrete block Layer must be able to:

1. Distinguish between and apply the different types of materials, products, methods and
procedures applicable to bricks or concrete block laying.
2. Assist in applying a range of damp proof Course and damp Proof Membrane products.
3. Assist in distinguishing between a range of graded mortars, binding layer mortar mixes and
appropriate industrial sieves.
4. Assist in distinguishing between the different types of cutting disks suitable for bricks or
hollow concrete blocks and any other building materials.

BCS 103: Basic Reading of drawings and calculations

This module is about understanding and applying dimensions from drawings and calculating
quantities in the preparation, costing and estimation.

Performance Criteria

The candidate must have the necessary knowledge and skills to:

1. Assist in the selection of bricks and concrete blocks or any other masonry units.
2. Assist in marking building datum grids and levels.
3. Calculate the quantities of bricks or concrete blocks or any other masonry units bricks required to
meet work schedules and work load for simplified situations.
4. Calculate the quantity of consumables required to meet work schedules and work load for
simplified situations.
5. Assist in the checking of deviations and misalignments against tolerances given.

Required Knowledge
The Level 1 Assistant bricks, Stone, and Concrete Block Layer /masoner must know and explain:
 1. Compilations of overall linear dimensions from drawings.
2. The basic calculations including those involving quantities and costs of materials.
3. Basic tools and equipment that are used to set out levels and datum grids.
4. The correct procedure for setting out work systems.
5. The scale working drawings from plans.
6. The spirit levels available specifically designed for building of walls on inclined planes.

Required Skills
The Level 1 Assistant Masoner or bricks and concrete block Layer must be able to:

1. Assist in translating drawing details to setting out of work where necessary.

2. Check spirit levels and plumpness for accuracy.
3. Assist in the calculation of quantities of masonry units and other materials required for a
simplified job.
4. Assist in measuring work and taking notes using metric units.
5. Show awareness of the use of annotated building drawings.
BCS 104: Laying of Bricks and concrete blocks to line
This learning module is about identifying the different materials for specific applications based on their
technical properties and identifying direct and indirect environmental impacts.

Standard Performance Criteria

The candidate must have the necessary knowledge and skills to:
3. Distinguish between type of different masonry units and their uses based on size and batch.
4. Distinguish between damp Proof Course and damp Proof Membrane based on manufacture
serial numbers and batch.
5.

Required Knowledge standards

The Level 1 Assistant bricks and concrete Block Layer must know and explain:

4. The range of materials, products and procedures applicable to the relevant work and their
benefits.
5. Horizontal, vertical and inclined planes and the use of levelling and aligning equipment for
particular situations.
 6. The different mortar mixes used as a binding layer between the different masonry units.

Required skills

The Level 1 Assistant Bricks and concrete block Layer must be able to:

5. Distinguish between and apply the different types of materials, products, methods and
procedures applicable to bricks or concrete block laying.
6. Assist in applying a range of damp proof Course and damp Proof Membrane products.
7. Assist in distinguishing between a range of graded mortars, binding layer mortar mixes and
appropriate industrial sieves.
8. Assist in distinguishing between the different types of cutting disks suitable for bricks or
concrete blocks and any other building materials.

This unit is about understanding and applying dimensions from drawings and calculating quantities in
the preparation, costing and estimation.

Performance Criteria

The candidate must have the necessary knowledge and skills to:

6. Assist in the selection of hollow concrete blocks or any other masonry units.
7. Assist in marking building datum grids and levels.
8. Calculate the quantities of hollow concrete blocks or any other masonry units bricks required to
meet work schedules and work load for simplified situations.
9. Calculate the quantity of consumables required to meet work schedules and work load for
simplified situations.
10. Assist in the checking of deviations and misalignments against tolerances given.
2.0 SECTION TWO : LEVEL TWO ARTISAN LEVEL OF MASONER/BRICK OR CONCRETE BLOCK LAYER

2.1 ARTISAN LEVEL IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

2.1.1

This unit is about being able to use safe procedures and safe work practices. The persons carrying
out this work must possess the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure that their actions do not
create health and safety risks to themselves and others, and to identify risks and hazards associated
with the working environment, tools, equipment, materials and substances used.

Performance Criteria:

The candidate must have the necessary knowledge and skills to:
1. Carry out safe working practices to prevent hazards and to ensure the safety of one self,
workers and members of the public.
2. Carry out safe working practices when using appropriate equipment and materials to prevent
damages to work areas and injuries to oneself and 3rd parties.
3. Carry out the safe erection, use and dismantling of simple access platforms less than 2m high.
4. Set up safety barriers and adequate edge protection around a work environment to protect
colleagues and members of the public.
5. Use protective clothing and safety equipment according to specifications issued by
manufacturers and know the whereabouts of first-aid and fire fighting equipment.
6. Use, handle and store materials hazardous to health in a safe manner and with proper
labelling.
7. Assist safety officer or any other competent person in carrying out a risk assessment to cover
the job assigned and the working area and fully understand the content of all relevant
reports.
8. Locate and switch-off temporary or fixed electrical switch gear, systems isolating valves as
instructed in the health and safety procedures.
9. Ensure that the site is not accessible to unauthorized persons at all times and according to
standard procedures.
 Required knowledge

Level 2 of Building and Construction Bricks and concrete Block Layer must know and explain:

1. The roles and responsibilities of themselves and others under the Health and Safety Act.
2. The health and safety risks associated with their role which includes tools, materials and
equipment used and working practices and procedures.
3. The potential hazardous materials commonly found at the workplace.
4. The procedures for dealing with potential hazardous material in the place of work.
5. The health concerns associated with the workplace and safe practices when carrying out work.
6. The hazards and potential hazards at the place of work (such as electricity, slippery and uneven
surfaces, dust and fumes, handling and transporting, contaminants and irritants, fire,
heights ,improper use of tools and equipment).
7. The importance of being alert to the presence of hazards in the place of work.
8. The responsible persons to whom to report health and safety matters or any other occurring
hazards.
9. The emergency procedures in the place of work.
10. The first aid and firefighting facilities that exist within the work area.
11. The best way to make use of barricades, industrial hurdles, and warning signs to make areas clearly
marked out of bounds.
12. The safety procedures when using scaffold platforms (less than 2 m). (note: knowledge on how to
use a scaffold safely is not limited to height. The limitation is only when erecting, dismantling and
taking responsibility of the scaffold).
13. The safety requirements and regulations regarding scaffolds higher than 2m. (certification and
weekly checks by competent persons).
14. The necessary safety precautions including the use of protective clothing and equipment for a
range of applications.
15. The methods used for protecting customers’ property.
16. When and how it is required to isolate existing services (electricity and domestic water services
from the main water supply)
17. Any toxic effect from materials commonly used at construction sites.
18. The preventive and remedial actions to be taken in the case of exposure to materials hazardous to
health.

Required Skills

Level 2 of Artisan in Building and construction brick and Concrete Block Layer must be able to:
1. Identify which health and safety procedures are relevant to the working environment.

2. Seek competent person’s assistance when help is needed.

3. Ensure compliance with duties and obligations as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety

and recent amendments.

4. Follow workplace policies and supervisors’ instructions for the safe use and maintenance of
tools and equipment.

5. Control health and safety hazards within the job responsibility.

6. Report any hazards which may present risk to relevant persons.

7. Follow correct procedures in the event of injuries to themselves or others.

8. Take remedial action where work methods are not in line with control measures noted and
identified from risk assessment.

9. Adhere to work production and installation processes as agreed with the supervisor.

10. Apply the necessary skills to erect, use and dismantle access equipment (at height less than 2m).

11. Read, interpret and install warning signs and sets up safety barriers and edge protection around
working areas.

12. Equip oneself with the appropriate protective clothing and safety equipment for stone or
concrete block laying and some other specific tasks.

13. Use, label and store materials hazardous to health in a safe manner.

14. Monitor the work place and maintain good housekeeping whilst keeping it free from hazards.

15. Where applicable, make sure that all existing services (water and electricity) have been isolated
prior to commencement of work.

16. Communicate information regarding unfamiliar and unpredictable situations to colleagues and
supervisors.

17. Advocate appropriate health and safety procedures

Secnd module

BCT 202 Identofication of

This unit is about identifying the different materials for specific applications based on their technical
properties and identifying direct and indirect environmental impacts.
 Performance Criteria

The candidate must have the necessary knowledge and skills to:
1. Distinguish between type of different masonry units and their uses based on technical
properties and characteristics.
2. Distinguish between damp Proof Course and damp Proof Membrane based on technical
specifications.
3. Distinguish between a range of metal wall-ties when applicable.
4. Distinguish between a range of insulating material when applicable

Required knowledge

Level 2 of Building and Construction artisanal worker in Bricks and Block Layer must know and explain:

1. The range of materials, products and procedures applicable to the relevant work and
their benefits.
2. Horizontal, vertical and inclined planes and the use of levelling and aligning equipment
for particular situations.
3. The different mortar mixes used as a binding layer between the different masonry units.
4. Methods and techniques to minimise wastage and to minimize environmental
hazardsDistinguish between any other materials needed to properly execute job.

Required skils

Level 2 Lime Stone or Hollow concrete block Layer must be able to:

1. Distinguish between and apply the different types of materials, products, methods and procedures
applicable to limestone or concrete block laying.

2. Distinguish between and apply a range of damp proof Course and damp Proof Membrane
products.

3. Distinguish between and apply a range of graded mortars, binding layer mortar mixes and
appropriate industrial sieves.
 4. Distinguish between the different types of cutting disks suitable for limestone or hollow concrete
blocks and any other building materials.

5. Apply procedures to minimise off-cuts and construction material waste and dispose construction
waste as stipulated in the environmental protection act.

203 Readig dreaing and calculations

This unit is about understanding and applying dimensions from drawings and calculating quantities in
the preparation, costing and estimation.

Performance Criteria

The candidate must have the necessary knowledge and skills to:

1. Read and interpret plans and specifications to select type of hollow concrete blocks or any other
masonry units.
2. Read and interpret plans to establish important building datum grids and levels.
3. Calculate the quantities of hollow concrete blocks or any other masonry units bricks required to
meet work schedules and work load.
4. Calculate the quantity of consumables required to meet work schedules and work load.
5. Check and investigate deviations and misalignments against tolerances given.

Required knowledge

Level 2 Building and Construction Bricks and Concrete Block Layer must know and explain:

1. Compilations of overall linear dimensions from drawings.

2. Calculations including those involving quantities and costs of materials.
3. Which tools and equipment are used to set out levels and datum grids.
4. The correct procedure for setting out work systems.
5. The scale working drawings from plans.
6. The spirit levels available specifically designed for building of walls on inclined planes.

Required skills

Level 3 Limestone or Hollow concrete block Layer must be able to:

1. Translate drawing details to setting out of work where necessary.

2. Check spirit levels and plumpness for accuracy.

3. Translate quality specifications on actual work.

4. Calculate quantity of masonry units and other materials required for a job.

5. Take-off quantities from drawing.

6. Measure and comprehend calculations using metric units.

7. Read and show awareness of annotated building drawings.

8. Keep record of any variations and deviation from plans.

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This Unit is about using tools and equipment to prepare limestone and hollow concrete blocks bricks to
required size and to lay limestone and hollow concrete blocks to line to built walls

Performance Criteria

The candidate must have the necessary knowledge and skills to:

1. Measure, mark and cut to size hollow concrete blocks with appropriate equipment.

2. Lay hollow concrete blocks (to line) to form single and double walls with specified ties as
required.

3. Lay hollow concrete blocks to construct columns and insert reinforcement where necessary.

4. Set out datum grid lines and levels to lay hollow concrete blocks within specified tolerance

5. Form ‘joint-finish’ as limestone or hollow concrete block laying courses progress to meet doors
and windows opening tolerances.

6. Assemble and use appropriately access working platforms.

7. Lay hollow concrete blocks to form tall walls to meet specified tolerance such as joint alignment,
level alignment, vertical alignment at corners and within bays, and lateral alignment.
8. Lay hollow concrete blocks to form lift shafts within specified tolerance and insert reinforcement
bars and infill with concrete as necessary.

9. Use the spirit level, plumb line, piano wire (‘lenza’), straight edge and builders square (‘skwerra’)
to lay bricks within tolerance specified.

10. Check shafts for skewed misalignments.

11. Install reinforced steel bars in bricks as given instructions where applicable.

Level 3 Limestone Block or Hollow Concrete Block Layer must know and explain:

Required knowledge

1. Limestone or hollow concrete block laying tools and equipment.

2. The methods of use and maintenance of equipment.
3. The types of hollow concrete blocks used locally.
The use of the various types of equipment.