Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details, are obtained, confirmed and applied from relevant information.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied.
- Prepare base.
- Lay masonry.
- Mortar materials are proportioned and mixed to specifications.
- Layout of masonry or stone is determined and set out in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Wall ends are located and constructed using battered rod, board and battering level.
- Corners are constructed or profile template is used to establish the batter angle.
- Stone is laid into place to pattern, bond and surface alignment according to specifications.
- Mortar joints are struck or raked in accordance with specifications.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.