Skills
Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
— Use and maintain mason’s hand tools and associated equipment
— Use and maintain electrical, pneumatic, gasoline/diesel powered, powder actuated/hydraulic power tools and associated equipment and supplies.
— Use and maintain measuring devices and layout equipment
Inspect and Use Material Handling and Safety Equipment
— Select and inspect rigging equipment
— Position and employ rigging
— Select and inspect hoisting and lifting equipment
— Operate hoisting equipment
— Select, inspect and erect scaffold systems
— Work on scaffolding and at heights
— Dismantle and store scaffold systems
Establish Job Requirements
— Determine job preparation needs
— Estimate job requirements
— Identify building code, safety code and other code requirements
Prepare Work Site
— Plan work site layout
— Prepare for materials delivery
— Set up work area
— Communicate and consult with supervisor, technical advisor and other workers
Adapt Job Site Environment
— Cover or enclose work and supply areas
— Adjust work environment and work procedures for cold weather
— Adjust work environment and work procedures for hot weather
Install Temporary Masonry Support Structures
— Select materials to build support structures
— Construct temporary masonry supports
— Install temporary masonry support structures
— Remove temporary masonry support structures
Clean and Disassemble Work Site
— Clean the work site
— Disassemble the work site
— Clean and repair masonry surfaces
Install Wall System Accessories
— Prepare substrates Install insulation in the wall system
— Install air barriers in the wall system
— Install vapour barriers in the wall system
— Install anchors and connectors in or on the prepared substrate
— Install flashing and water drainage systems
— Install integrated masonry wall components
— Install and finish masonry wall control and expansion joints
Place Grout
— Select type of grout required
— Prepare grout
— Install grout to required area
— Consolidate grout
Place Mortar
— Select type of mortar required
— Prepare mortar
— Apply mortar to a required area
— Finish mortar application
— Cure mortar
Prepare Masonry Units
— Cut manufactured masonry units to size
— Prepare masonry units for installation
— Cut stone to size
— Select, sort and cut refractory and acid resistant masonry units
Lay Out Masonry Job
— Locate and place masonry reference line
— Lay out wall lines and heights from gridlines and benchmarks
— Match and masonry type to existing or required masonry
— Establish coursing and spacing
— Mark openings, utility and accessory sites and control/expansion joint (movement joint) locations
Build Structural Masonry and Refractory Systems
— Build foundation walls
— Build load bearing masonry
— Build arches, vaults and domes
— Construct basins and furnace hearths with masonry units or refractory materials
Build Non-Structural Masonry Components
— Install unit masonry veneer and accessories
— Install stone cladding and accessories
— Install materials and accessories to prefabricated units
— Erect prefabricated masonry units
— Parge masonry
Build Masonry Fireplaces
— Construct chimney and firebox foundation
— Construct firebox Construct throat, damper, smoke chamber and flue configuration
— Build chimney and cap
— Construct fireplace facing and accessories
— Select and construct or install alternative heating systems
Maintain and Restore Existing Masonry
— Develop restoration plan
— Replace failed pointing and parging
— Repair masonry units
— Apply restorative surface treatments
— Apply protective surface treatments
— Maintain project restoration records
Waterproof Below Grade Masonry
— Prepare surfaces for damp proofing and waterproofing
— Apply damp proofing and waterproofing materials
Demonstrate Safe Working Practices and Procedures
— Identify and take corrective action against potential workplace health and safety hazards
— Handle, store and dispose of hazardous workplace materials
— Comply with workplace legislation relating to health and safety
— Wear and maintain personal protective equipment
— Practice good housekeeping in the workplace
For more information, see Ontario College of Trades Training Standards
