Examination Weightings
Pie chart of Red Seal examination weightings
Text version
- Major Work Activity A - Performs common occupational skills 12%
- Major Work Activity B - Performs general masonry practices 19%
- Major Work Activity C - Builds masonry systems 22%
- Major Work Activity D - Builds natural stone systems 10%
- Major Work Activity E - Builds chimneys and fireplaces 10%
- Major Work Activity F - Installs refractories and corrosion resistant materials 9%
- Major Work Activity G - Performs restoration 11%
- Major Work Activity H - Performs additional masonry 7%
This pie chart represents a breakdown of the interprovincial Red Seal examination. Percentages are based on the collective input from workers from the trade from across Canada. The Task Matrix on the next pages indicates the breakdown of tasks and sub-tasks within each Major Work Activity and the breakdown of questions assigned to the Tasks. The Interprovincial examination for this trade has 125 questions.
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