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Task C-9 Builds masonry walls
Task descriptor
Non-load-bearing masonry walls include veneer walls, interior partitions and exterior curtain walls. This task describes the proper method of installing these walls using brick, block and full-bed manufactured stone, and accessories. Stone walls are described in Block D. Load-bearing walls, columns and pilasters are designed to carry loads in addition to their own load. Load-bearing walls include structural and cavity walls which are above grade, and foundation walls which are below grade. They also include retaining walls which resist lateral forces. Reinforcing systems in load-bearing walls are always included and are critical as they carry or resist stresses and forces.
C-9.01 Builds non-load bearing walls
C-9.01 Builds non-load bearing walls
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C-9.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
C-9.01.02P |
determine wall properties |
wall properties are determined according to drawings |
C-9.01.03P |
install reinforcements |
reinforcements are installed according to drawings and engineered specifications for additional wall stability |
C-9.01.04P |
build leads |
leads are built to establish each course and height |
C-9.01.05P |
cut masonry units |
masonry units are cut using hand and power tools according to required sizes and shapes |
C-9.01.06P |
maintain bond |
bonds are maintained |
C-9.01.07P |
lay masonry units |
masonry units are laid according to industry standards, and national codes and regulations |
C-9.01.08P |
adjust joint thickness |
joint thickness is adjusted to allow for openings according to jurisdictional and national codes and regulations |
C-9.01.09P |
install lintels |
lintels are installed to support masonry units over openings |
C-9.01.10P |
build in accessories |
accessories are built in |
C-9.01.11P |
brace and support walls |
walls are braced and supported at required intervals according to jurisdictional and national codes and regulations and engineered specifications |
Range of variables
- wall properties include: finished height, length, location
- masonry units include: clay brick, concrete brick, sand-lime brick, concrete block, full-bed manufactured stone
- codes and regulations include: NBC, CSA
- lintels include: cast-in-place, precast, angle iron
- accessories include: electrical, mechanical, plumbing
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C-9.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of non-load bearing walls |
describe terminology associated with non-load bearing walls |
identify jurisdictional and national codes and regulations associated with non-load bearing walls, and describe their applications |
identify types of masonry units, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of non-load bearing walls, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of bonds and patterns, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of mortars, and describe their consistencies, characteristics and applications |
identify types of construction joints, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify masonry wall drainage and ventilation systems, and describe their characteristics and applications |
describe horizontal and vertical coursing and associated calculations |
identify ground conditions and grades |
describe characteristics and applications of footings and foundations |
identify building envelope components, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify height and size of columns and pilasters |
identify waterproofing/ damp proofing materials, and describe their characteristics and applications |
C-9.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to build non-load bearing walls |
identify tools and equipment used to build non-load bearing walls, and describe their procedures for use |
describe procedures to build non-load bearing walls |
Range of variables
- codes and regulations include: NBC, CSA
- masonry units include: clay brick, concrete brick, sand-lime brick, concrete block, full-bed manufactured stone
- types of non-load bearing walls include: curtain walls, garden walls, partition walls, veneer walls
- construction joints are movement joints (contraction, expansion and control)
- wall drainage and ventilation systems include: weep, vent holes
- building envelope components include: membranes, insulation
- accessories include: electrical, mechanical, plumbing
- waterproofing/damp proofing materials include: silicone, solvent-based
C-9.02 Builds load bearing walls
C-9.02 Builds load bearing walls
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C-9.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
C-9.02.02P |
determine wall properties |
wall properties are determined according to drawings |
C-9.02.03P |
install reinforcements and structural accessories |
reinforcements and structural accessories are installed according to drawings and engineered specifications for additional wall stability and load-bearing requirements |
C-9.02.04P |
build leads |
leads are built to establish each course and height |
C-9.02.05P |
cut masonry units |
masonry units are cut using hand and power tools according to required sizes and shapes |
C-9.02.06P |
maintain bond |
bonds are maintained |
C-9.02.07P |
lay masonry units |
masonry units are laid according to industry standards, and national codes and regulations |
C-9.02.08P |
adjust joint thickness |
joint thickness is adjusted to allow for openings according to jurisdictional and national codes and regulations |
C-9.02.09P |
shore up openings |
openings are shored up to receive and support lintels |
C-9.02.10P |
install lintels |
lintels are installed to support masonry units over openings |
C-9.02.11P |
build in accessories |
accessories are built in |
C-9.02.12P |
batter and slope retaining walls |
retaining walls are battered and sloped to offset lateral forces |
C-9.02.13P |
brace and support walls |
walls are braced and supported at required intervals according to jurisdictional and national codes and regulations |
C-9.02.14P |
install drainage systems on retaining walls |
drainage systems are installed on retaining walls |
Range of variables
- wall properties include: finished height, length, location
- masonry units include: clay brick, concrete brick, sand-lime brick, concrete block, full-bed manufactured stone
- codes and regulations include: NBC, CSA
- lintels include: cast-in-place, precast, angle iron
- accessories include: anchors, plates, bolts
Knowledge
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Learning Objectives |
C-9.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of load-bearing walls |
describe terminology associated with load-bearing walls |
identify jurisdictional and national codes and regulations associated with load-bearing walls, and describe their applications |
identify types of masonry units, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of load-bearing walls, and describe their characteristics and applications |
describe characteristics and applications of columns, pilasters and buttresses |
identify types of bonds and patterns, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of mortars, and describe their consistencies, characteristics and applications |
identify types of construction joints, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify masonry wall drainage and ventilation systems, and describe their characteristics and applications |
describe horizontal and vertical coursing and associated calculations |
identify ground conditions and grades |
describe characteristics and applications of retaining wall systems and designs |
describe characteristics and applications of footings and foundations |
identify building envelope components, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of reinforcing material, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify reinforced wall systems, and describe their characteristics and applications |
describe specifications for reinforcing |
identify accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify height and size of columns and pilasters |
identify regional reinforcement requirements, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify cleanouts, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify waterproofing / damp proofing materials, and describe their characteristics and applications |
C-9.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to build load-bearing walls |
identify tools and equipment used to build load-bearing walls, and describe their procedures for use |
describe procedures to build load-bearing walls |
Range of variables
- codes and regulations include: NBC, CSA
- masonry units include: clay brick, concrete brick, sand-lime brick, concrete block, full-bed manufactured stone
- types of load-bearing walls include: retaining walls, cavity walls, wind-load walls
- construction joints are movement joints (contraction, expansion and control)
- wall drainage and ventilation systems include: weep, vent holes
- building envelope components include: membranes, insulation, flashings
- reinforcing material includes: rebar, reinforcement wire
- accessories include: anchors, plates, bolts
- regional reinforcement requirements include: seismic, hurricane
- waterproofing/damp proofing materials include: silicone, solvent-based
Task C-10 Builds horizontal masonry surfaces
Task descriptor
Bricklayers build horizontal surfaces such as patios, walkways, stairways and driveways. These surfaces must be built to specifications. Bricklayers may use various types of masonry units such as brick, flagstones and pavers to build flexible or rigid surfaces. These units may be laid in sand or in mortar.
C-10.01 Prepares horizontal substrate
C-10.01 Prepares horizontal substrate
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C-10.01.01P |
clean, clear and excavate area |
area is cleaned, cleared and excavated |
C-10.01.02P |
layer and compact aggregate |
aggregate is layered and compacted to grade and slope |
C-10.01.03P |
install landscape fabric |
landscape fabric is installed |
C-10.01.04P |
determine borders |
borders are determined according to drawings and job specifications |
C-10.01.05P |
install edge restraints |
edge restraints are installed according to drawings and job specifications |
C-10.01.06P |
select mixture of concrete |
mixture of concrete is selected according to application |
C-10.01.07P |
form and pour concrete |
concrete is formed and poured to required thickness and size |
C-10.01.08P |
screed and finish surfaces |
surfaces are screeded and finished to maintain and produce even surfaces |
Range of variables
- application includes: stairs, patios
Knowledge
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C-10.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of building horizontal substrate |
identify terminology associated with building horizontal substrate |
identify jurisdictional and national codes and regulations associated with building horizontal substrate |
identify types of sealants, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of membranes, and describe their characteristics and applications |
describe characteristics of soil conditions |
identify methods and characteristics of drainage systems |
describe slope and grade, and associated calculations |
describe excavation methods and associated applications |
C-10.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to prepare horizontal substrate |
identify tools and equipment used to prepare horizontal substrate, and describe their procedures for use |
describe procedures used to prepare horizontal substrate |
describe procedures to apply sealants and membranes |
Range of variables
- codes and regulations include: NBC, CSA
- tools and equipment include: tamper, screed poles, guillotines (brick splitter)
C-10.02 Lays masonry units on horizontal surfaces
C-10.02 Lays masonry units on horizontal surfaces
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C-10.02.01P |
determine and layout pattern |
pattern is determined and laid out according to drawings and job specifications |
C-10.02.02P |
cut masonry units |
masonry units are cut to fit required space and create uniform joints |
C-10.02.03P |
place and align masonry units |
masonry units are placed and aligned to be aesthetically pleasing, and according to bonds and pattern used |
C-10.02.04P |
apply fine sand and compact masonry unit |
sand is applied and tamper used to compact masonry unit |
C-10.02.05P |
apply polymeric sand |
polymeric sand is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications |
C-10.02.06P |
remove excess sand and fill voids |
excess sand is removed by sweeping and voids are filled |
C-10.02.07P |
finish joints |
joints are tooled in mortared systems |
C-10.02.08P |
incorporate construction joints |
construction joints are incorporated to allow movement |
C-10.02.09P |
seal assemblies |
assemblies are sealed |
Range of variables
- pattern includes: basket weave, herring bone, running bond
Knowledge
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C-10.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of laying masonry units on horizontal surfaces |
identify terminology associated with laying masonry units on horizontal surfaces |
identify jurisdictional and national codes and regulations associated with laying masonry units on horizontal surfaces |
identify types of masonry units for horizontal surfaces, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of bonds and patterns, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of mortars and aggregates, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of bonding agents and additives, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of sealants, and describe their characteristics and applications |
C-10.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to lay masonry units on horizontal surfaces |
identify tools and equipment used for laying masonry units on horizontal surfaces, and describe their procedures for use |
describe procedures used for laying masonry units on horizontal surfaces |
describe procedures to assemble mortared and mortarless applications (rigid and flexible) |
Range of variables
- codes and regulations include: NBC, CSA
- masonry units for horizontal surfaces include: brick, pavers, flagstones
- pattern includes: basket weave, herring bone, running bond
- tools and equipment include: a tamper, screed poles, guillotines (brick splitter)
Task C-11 Builds and installs prefabricated masonry
Task descriptor
Prefabricated masonry is usually fabricated off-site and delivered to be assembled and/or mechanically fastened. They are made of masonry units, reinforcing steel, grout and mortar. Bricklayers are involved in both the fabrication and installation of these components. They may be used for greater efficiency of installation or for situations where masonry cannot easily be built on site.
C-11.01 Builds prefabricated masonry
C-11.01 Builds prefabricated masonry
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C-11.01.01P |
align and level units of prefabricated masonry |
units of prefabricated masonry are aligned and leveled according to engineered specifications |
C-11.01.02P |
build panel to gauge |
panel is built to gauge according to installation location and specifications |
C-11.01.03P |
prepare forms or jigs |
forms or jigs are prepared to accept materials by applying form release agent and adding materials |
C-11.01.04P |
add masonry materials to forms |
masonry materials are added to forms to complete prefabrication |
C-11.01.05P |
remove forms or jigs |
forms or jigs are removed |
Range of variables
- materials include: reinforcing, anchoring, bearing plates
- masonry materials include: stone, block, brick
Knowledge
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C-11.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of building and installing prefabricated masonry units |
identify terminology associated with building and installing prefabricated masonry units |
identify types of form release agents, and describe their characteristics and applications |
describe techniques used to store, stack and prepare prefabricated masonry units for transport |
describe effects of temperature and humidity on prefabrication curing process |
identify types of fastening systems, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of grouting and caulking, and describe their characteristics and applications |
C-11.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to build prefabricated masonry units |
identify tools and equipment used to build prefabricated masonry units, and describe their procedures for use |
describe procedures to build prefabricated masonry units |
identify rigging and hoisting equipment, and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use |
describe procedures to colour match and inspect for installation |
C-11.02 Erects prefabricated masonry
C-11.02 Erects prefabricated masonry
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C-11.02.01P |
verify that substrate has been prepared using anchoring systems |
substrate has been prepared using anchoring systems according to drawings and engineered specifications |
C-11.02.02P |
align and set panels and anchors in place |
panels and anchors are aligned and set in place for welding or bolting |
C-11.02.03P |
repair damaged masonry on site |
damaged masonry is repaired on site |
C-11.02.04P |
seal joints |
joints are sealed using materials |
Range of variables
- materials include: caulking, mortar, concrete
Knowledge
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C-11.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of erecting prefabricated masonry units |
identify terminology associated with erecting prefabricated masonry units |
identify types of fastening and anchoring systems, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of grouting and caulking, and describe their characteristics and applications |
C-11.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to erect prefabricated masonry units |
identify tools and equipment used to erect prefabricated masonry units, and describe their procedures for use |
describe procedures to erect prefabricated masonry units |
identify rigging and hoisting equipment, and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use |
describe procedures to colour match and inspect for installation |
Task C-12 Installs surface-bonded masonry units
Task descriptor
Surface-bonded masonry units are thin masonry components applied to a variety of surfaces. They are used for aesthetic purposes using a variety of applied components.
C-12.01 Prepares substrate for surface-bonded masonry units
C-12.01 Prepares substrate for surface-bonded masonry units
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C-12.01.01P |
install weatherproofing components |
weatherproofing components are installed to allow for drainage according to jurisdictional regulations |
C-12.01.02P |
installs cement board or backing material |
cement board or backing material is installed according to manufacturers’ and engineered specifications using mechanical fasteners over entire substrate area to support masonry units |
C-12.01.03P |
apply scratch coat |
scratch coat is applied onto mesh to ensure full coverage |
Range of variables
- weatherproofing components include: rain screen, air space, vapour barrier, insulation, strapping, mesh
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C-12.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of preparing substrate for surface-bonded masonry units |
identify terminology associated with preparing substrate for surface-bonded masonry units |
identify jurisdictional and national codes and regulations associated with preparing substrate for surface-bonded masonry units |
identify types of mortar and bonding agents, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of material, and describe their characteristics and applications |
describe layout dimensions and associated calculations and applications |
identify types of bonds and patterns, and describe their characteristics and applications |
C-12.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to prepare substrate for surface-bonded masonry units |
identify tools and equipment used to prepare substrate for surface-bonded masonry units, and describe their procedures for use |
describe procedures to prepare substrate for installing surface-bonded masonry units |
Range of variables
- codes and regulations include: NBC, CSA
- types of material include: brick, stone, concrete products
- tools and equipment include: drills, drivers, nailers, staplers, parging trowels
C-12.02 Applies surface-bonded masonry units
C-12.02 Applies surface-bonded masonry units
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C-12.02.01P |
dampen substrate and back of surface-bonded masonry unit |
substrate and back of surface-bonded masonry unit is dampened to improve bonding |
C-12.02.02P |
butter backs of surface-bonded masonry units |
backs of surface-bonded masonry units are buttered and installed on substrate |
C-12.02.03P |
apply and finish joints for surface-bonded masonry units |
joints for surface-bonded masonry units are applied and finished |
C-12.02.04P |
clean and seal surface-bonded masonry units |
surface-bonded masonry units are cleaned and sealed according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Knowledge
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Learning Objectives |
C-12.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of installing surface-bonded masonry units |
identify terminology associated with installing surface-bonded masonry units |
identify jurisdictional and national codes and regulations associated with installing surface-bonded masonry units |
identify types of mortar and bonding agents, and describe their characteristics and applications |
identify types of material, and describe their characteristics and applications |
describe layout dimensions and associated calculations and applications |
identify types of bonds and patterns, and describe their characteristics and applications |
C-12.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install surface-bonded masonry units |
identify tools and equipment used to install surface-bonded masonry units, and describe their procedures for use |
describe procedures to install surface-bonded masonry units |
Range of variables
- codes and regulations include: NBC, CSA
- types of material include: brick, stone, cement products
- tools and equipment include: buttering trowels, slickers, jointers, brushes, grout bag