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Task E-18 Prepares for masonry work
Task Descriptor
Preparing for masonry work is an important task for the construction craft worker trade. This must be done to ensure productivity and safety on masonry projects and is often done prior to the arrival of bricklayers on the site.
This task includes setting up masonry materials, scaffolding, transporting materials to and around the site, organizing the materials and mixing mortar and grout.
E-18.01 - Sets up masonry materials
E-18.01 - Sets up masonry materials
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| E-18.01.01P |
distribute masonry materials onto scaffolding |
masonry materials are distributed onto scaffolding according to amounts needed and scaffolding capacities |
| E-18.01.02P |
lay out polyethylene sheets under mixing equipment |
polyethylene sheets are laid out under mixing equipment to contain spillage |
| E-18.01.03P |
prepare and organize masonry work area to bring materials close at hand |
masonry work area is prepared and organized to bring materials close at hand |
| E-18.01.04P |
prepare power tools and equipment |
power tools and equipment are prepared according to task |
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select and use transportation equipment |
transportation equipment is selected and used according to task |
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load and unload masonry materials from scaffolding and trucks |
masonry materials are loaded and unloaded from scaffolding and trucks |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- power tools and equipment: saws (concrete, table, quick-cut), mixing drills, concrete mixers, hammer drills, chipping hammers
- transportation equipment: forklifts, skid steers, telescopic forklifts (telehandlers), wheelbarrows
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| E-18.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of masonry materials, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of masonry materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to masonry materials found in specifications
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| E-18.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to set up masonry materials |
- identify transportation equipment used to set up masonry materials, and describe their procedures for use
- describe procedures to prepare power tools and equipment
- describe procedures to load and unload masonry materials
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| E-18.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to set up masonry materials |
- identify training and certification requirements to set up masonry materials
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| E-18.01.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices |
- identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- transportation equipment: forklifts, skid steers, telescopic forklifts (telehandlers), wheelbarrows
- power tools and equipment: saws (concrete, table, quick-cut), mixing drills, concrete mixers, hammer drills, chipping hammers
E-18.02 - Mixes mortars and grouts
E-18.02 - Mixes mortars and grouts
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| E-18.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipmentare selected and used according to task |
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follow instructions for ratios, mixing time and compatibilities |
instructions for ratios, mixing time and compatibilities are followed to ensure materials are usable |
| E-18.02.03P |
mix required amounts of mortars and grouts for work planned |
required amounts of mortars and grouts are mixed for work planned |
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determine consistency of mortars and grouts, and adjust mix |
consistency of mortars and grouts are determined, and mix is adjusted according to weather conditions and specifications |
| E-18.02.05P |
work mortar continuously to maintain desired consistency |
mortar is worked continuously to maintain desired consistency |
| E-18.02.06P |
colour mortars and grouts with dyes and aggregates |
mortars and grouts are coloured with dyes and aggregates according to job specifications |
| E-18.02.07P |
include additives to ensure desired consistency and adhesion |
additives are included to ensure desired consistency and adhesion |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- tools and equipment: mortar mixers, concrete mixers, shovels, wheelbarrows, buckets, mortar hoes, gin wheels
- additives: anti-freezing agents, polymers, bonding agents, air entraining agents, plasticizers
Knowledge
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| E-18.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of mortars and grouts, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of mortars and grouts, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify types of dyes and aggregates, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify types of additives, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to mortars and grouts found on drawings and specifications
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| E-18.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to mix mortars and grouts |
- identify tools and equipment used to mix mortars and grouts, and describe their procedures for use
- describe procedures to mix mortars and grouts
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| E-18.02.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to mortars and grouts |
- identify codes, industry standards and regulations pertaining to mortars and grouts
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| E-18.02.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices |
- identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- additives: anti-freezing agents, polymers, bonding agents, air entraining agents, plasticizers
- tools and equipment: mortar mixers, concrete mixers, shovels, wheelbarrows, buckets, mortar hoes, gin wheels
Task E-19 Tends to bricklayers
Task Descriptor
Construction craft workers work with bricklayers by performing a variety of tasks. They help bricklayers by cutting masonry units, cutting lintels and rough bucks, cleaning units and performing other masonry-related tasks. This is physically demanding work and requires constant stocking of masonry units. Construction craft workers may be required to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
E-19.01 - Cuts masonry units
E-19.01 - Cuts masonry units
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| E-19.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| E-19.01.02P |
cut masonry units |
masonry units are cut according to measurements |
| E-19.01.03P |
cut masonry reinforcing material to required length and size |
masonry reinforcing material is cut to required length and size to avoid waste |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- tools and equipment: tile cutters, brick saws, block/brick guillotines, wet saws, cut-off saws, measuring tapes, hammers, chisels, brick splitters
- masonry units: bricks, refractory materials, tiles, blocks, stone
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| E-19.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of masonry units, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of masonry units, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify types of bricks, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify types of blocks, and describe their characteristics and applications
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| E-19.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to cut masonry units |
- identify tools and equipment used to cut masonry units, and describe their procedures for use
- describe procedures to cut masonry units
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| E-19.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices |
- identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- masonry units: bricks, refractory materials, tiles, blocks, stone
- bricks: keyed, insulating, fire
- blocks: acoustical, veneer, bullnose, rough‑faced
- tools and equipment: tile cutters, brick saws, block/brick guillotines, wet saws, cut-off saws, measuring tapes, hammers, chisels, brick splitters
E-19.02 - Assists with installation of lintels and rough bucks
E-19.02 - Assists with installation of lintels and rough bucks
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| E-19.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
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cut and form bracing |
bracing is cut and formed according to opening |
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place and secure rough buck to prevent movement of material |
rough buck is placed and secured to prevent movement of material according to job specifications |
| E-19.02.04P |
measure and cut lintel |
lintel is measured and cut according to job specifications |
| E-19.02.05P |
remove rough bucks after material is cured |
rough bucks are removed after material is cured |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- tools and equipment: saws, cutters, hammers, wedges
- rough bucks: lumber, XPS foam, steel
- lintels: channel iron, wood, pre-cast and poured concrete, stone
Knowledge
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| E-19.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of lintels and rough bucks, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of lintels and rough bucks, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify fasteners used to install lintels and rough bucks
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| E-19.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install lintels and rough bucks |
- identify tools and equipment used to install lintels and rough bucks, and describe their procedures for use
- describe procedures to measure and cut lintels
- describe procedures to install lintels and rough bucks
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| E-19.02.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices |
- identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- lintels: channel iron, wood, pre-cast and poured concrete, stone
- rough bucks: lumber, XPS foam, steel
- tools and equipment: saws, cutters, hammers, wedges
E-19.03 - Washes masonry units
E-19.03 - Washes masonry units
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| E-19.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipmentare selected and used according to task |
| E-19.03.02P |
mix cleaning agents |
cleaning agents are mixed according to manufacturers’ specifications and SDS |
| E-19.03.03P |
wash and rinse surface of masonry unit |
surface of masonry unit is washed and rinsed to remove damaging chemicals and contaminants |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- tools and equipment: pressure washers, scrub brushes, hand stones
- cleaning agents: muriatic acid, industrial detergents, water
Knowledge
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| E-19.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of cleaning agents, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of cleaning agents, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to cleaning agentsfound on specifications
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| E-19.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to wash masonry units |
- identify tools and equipment used to wash masonry units, and describe their procedures for use
- describe procedures to mix cleaning agents
- describe procedures and methods used to wash masonry units
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demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices |
- identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- cleaning agents: muriatic acid, industrial detergents, water
- tools and equipment: pressure washers, scrub brushes, hand stones
- methods: removing mortar, excess efflorescence and grouts
E-19.04 - Installs refractory materials
E-19.04 - Installs refractory materials
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| E-19.04.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
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mix refractory materials |
refractory materials are mixed according to manufacturers’ specifications and SDS |
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installs refractory materials |
refractory materials are installed according to jurisdictional regulations and job specifications |
| E-19.04.04P |
clean up work area after refractory applications |
work area is cleaned up after refractory applications according to site specifications |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- tools and equipment: trowels, buckets, mortar mixers, hammers, pneumatic tools, air movers, thermometers
- refractory materials: cementitious materials, bricks, gunite, sand, steel fibres
Knowledge
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| E-19.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of refractory materials, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of refractory materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify locations using refractory materials
- identify mortars used in refractory applications
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| E-19.04.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install refractory materials |
- identify tools and equipment used to install refractory materials, and describe their procedures for use
- describe procedures to mix refractory materials
- describe procedures to install refractory materials
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| E-19.04.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices |
- identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- refractory materials: cementitious materials, bricks, gunite, sand, steel fibres
- locations using refractory materials: boilers, furnaces, kilns, smelters, chimneys
- tools and equipment: trowels, buckets, mortar mixers, hammers, pneumatic tools, air movers, thermometers
E-19.05 - Uses fireproofing materials
E-19.05 - Uses fireproofing materials
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| E-19.05.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipmentare selected and used according to task |
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mix fireproofing materials |
fireproofing materials are mixed using manual or electric paddles according to manufacturers’ specifications |
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apply fireproofing materials |
fireproofing materials are applied using methods according to job specifications |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- tools and equipment: mixers, trowels, spray equipment, caulking guns
- fireproofing materials: mineral wool, caulking, cementitious materials
- methods: spray-on, trowel-on, caulked, stuffed
Knowledge
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| E-19.05.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of fireproofing materials, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of fireproofing materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to fireproofing materials found in drawings and specifications
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| E-19.05.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to apply fireproofing materials |
- identify tools and equipment used to apply fireproofing materials, and describe their procedures for use
- describe procedures to mix fireproofing materials
- describe procedures to apply fireproofing materials
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| E-19.05.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to apply fireproofing materials |
- identify training and certification requirements to apply fireproofing materials
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| E-19.05.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to fireproofing materials |
- identify codes, industry standards and regulations pertaining to fireproofing materials
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| E-19.05.05L |
demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices |
- identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- fireproofing materials: mineral wool, caulking, cementitious materials
- applications: surface penetrations; protecting beams, columns and walls; fireproofing vessels
- tools and equipment: mixers, trowels, spray equipment, caulking guns