Pie chart of Red Seal examination weightings
Pie chart of Red Seal examination weightings
Bricklayer - Task matrix
MWA A – Performs common occupational skills - 12%
- Task A-1 Performs safety-related functions 23%
- A-1.01 Maintains safe work environment
- A-1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
- Task A-2 Uses and maintains tools and equipment 24%
- A-2.01 Maintains tools and equipment
- A-2.02 Uses rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment
- A-2.03 Uses access equipment
- Task A-3 Uses scaffolding 20%
- A-3.01 Erects scaffolding
- A-3.02 Dismantles scaffolding
- A-3.03 Maintains scaffolding
- Task A-4 Organizes work 20%
- A-4.01 Uses drawings and specifications
- A-4.02 Plans daily tasks and activities
- A-4.03 Prepares jobsite and materials
- A-4.04 Protects surrounding areas
- Task A-5 Uses communication and mentoring techniques 13%
- A-5.01 Uses communication techniques
- A-5.02 Uses mentoring techniques
MWA B – Performs general masonry practices - 19%
- Task B-6 Performs substrate preparation 29%
- B-6.01 Prepares vertical substrates and foundations
- B-6.02 Applies parging
- B-6.03 Installs anchoring/tie systems
- B-6.04 Installs membrane and flashing
- B-6.05 Installs insulation
- Task B-7 Performs fundamental masonry tasks 41%
- B-7.01 Lays out wall and coursing
- B-7.02 Finishes joints
- B-7.03 Cleans new masonry surfaces
- B-7.04 Seals masonry surfaces
- Task B-8 Uses mortars, grouts and adhesives 30%
- B-8.01 Mixes mortar, concrete, grout and adhesives
- B-8.02 Uses mortars
- B-8.03 Uses concrete and grout
- B-8.04 Uses adhesives
MWA C – Builds masonry systems - 22%
- Task C-9 Builds masonry walls 43%
- C-9.01 Builds non-load-bearing walls
- C-9.02 Builds load-bearing walls
- Task C-10 Builds horizontal masonry surfaces 21%
- C-10.01 Prepares horizontal substrate
- C-10.02 Lays masonry units on horizontal surfaces
- Task C-11 Builds and installs prefabricated masonry 13%
- C-11.01 Builds prefabricated masonry
- C-11.02 Erects prefabricated masonry
- Task C-12 Installs surface-bonded masonry units 23%
- C-12.01 Prepares substrate for surface-bonded masonry units
- C-12.02 Applies surface-bonded masonry units
MWA D – Builds natural stone systems - 10%
- Task D-13 Builds natural stone walls 55%
- D-13.01 Prepares natural stone
- D-13.02 Lays natural stone
- D-13.03 Damp cures walls
- Task D-14 Performs mechanically-fastened natural stone cladding procedures 45%
- D-14.01 Prepares substrate for cladding
- D-14.02 Prepares natural stone for cladding
- D-14.03 Installs natural stone cladding
MWA E – Builds chimneys and fireplaces - 10%
- Task E-15 Builds chimneys 52%
- E-15.01 Builds foundation supports for chimneys
- E-15.02 Lays masonry units to build chimneys
- E-15.03 Installs flue lining
- E-15.04 Installs related flashings
- E-15.05 Installs caps
- Task E-16 Builds fireplaces 48%
- E-16.01 Builds foundation for hearth, firebox, backup material and veneer
- E-16.02 Builds hearth, firebox and backup
- E-16.03 Installs damper
- E-16.04 Builds smoke chamber
- E-16.05 Prepares existing fireplace for insert
- E-16.06 Faces fireplaces and inserts
MWA F – Installs refractories and corrosion resistant materials - 9%
- Task F-17 Installs and maintains refractories 63%
- F-17.01 Prepares for installation of refractories and accessories
- F-17.02 Prepares mortar for refractories
- F-17.03 Removes existing refractories
- F-17.04 Installs refractories
- F-17.05 Repairs refractories
- Task F-18 Installs and maintains corrosion resistant materials 37%
- F-18.01 Prepares for installation of corrosion resistant materials and accessories
- F-18.02 Prepares mortar for corrosion resistant materials
- F-18.03 Removes existing corrosion resistant materials
- F-18.04 Installs corrosion resistant materials
- F-18.05 Repairs corrosion resistant materials
MWA G – Performs restoration - 11%
- Task G-19 Rebuilds masonry work 57%
- G-19.01 Disassembles unit masonry
- G-19.02 Prepares restoration work area
- G-19.03 Reinstalls masonry and accessories
- Task G-20 Repairs and cleans existing masonry work 43%
- G-20.01 Removes deteriorated masonry units
- G-20.02 Repoints joints
- G-20.03 Repairs masonry units
- G-20.04 Reinstalls masonry units and accessories
- G-20.05 Cleans existing masonry surfaces
MWA H – Performs additional masonry - 7%
- Task H-21 Installs glass blocks 20%
- H-21.01 Prepares work area for installation of glass blocks
- H-21.02 Lays glass blocks
- Task H-22 Installs ornamental and sculpted masonry 27%
- H-22.01 Prepares for installation of ornamental and sculpted masonry units
- H-22.02 Installs ornamental and sculpted masonry units
- Task H-23 Builds arches 53%
- H-23.01 Prepares location for installation of arch
- H-23.02 Builds template
- H-23.03 Places template
- H-23.04 Installs arch masonry units
- H-23.05 Removes template