| Licensing Class: |
Bricklaying and Blocklaying |
| Descriptor: |
This licensing class covers practitioners laying or erecting bricks or blocks for any category of building. |
| Explantory Note: |
This licensing class includes Veneer and Structural Masonry. |
| Competencies: |
These competencies may be demonstrated by meeting some or all of the following performance indicators.
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| Performance Indicators: |
Competency 1: Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory environment of the building construction industry. |
| 1.1 |
Explain the purpose of the Building Act, Building Code, Health and Safety in Employment Act, Resource Management Act, and their relationship with the construction process. |
| 1.2 |
Describe the key features of the Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme.
Includes but not limited to - the licensing classes, restricted building work, and accountability to the Building Practitioners Board.
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| 1.3 |
Describe the roles and responsibilities of key parties involved in the design and building process.
Roles may include but not limited to - licensed building practitioners (Design, Site, Specialist, Trade), engineers, other trades (e.g. electrical, plumbing, tiling), building consent authorities (BCAs), and clients.
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| 1.4 |
Describe how bricklaying and blocklaying fits within the building consent process.
Includes but not limited to - trigger points for consent, application, inspection, code compliance certificates, and consequences of non-compliance.
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| 1.5 |
Explain the importance of, and operate within scope of individual competence, and recognise when other expertise is required.
Includes but not limited to - the implications of different bricklaying and blocklaying areas of practice.
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| Competency 2: Demonstrate knowledge of current bricklaying and blocklaying trade practice. |
| 2.1 |
Explain relevant technical bricklaying and blocklaying terms and construction methods. |
| 2.2 |
Explain relevant current veneer and/or structural masonry construction methods and trade practice.
Veneer
May include but not limited to - implications of earthquake and sea spray zones, cavity requirements, foundation recess, installation of sills, lintels and arches, flashing of openings, penetrations, maximum height requirements, locating and positioning wall ties, setting the correct bond, and preparation of mortar.
Structural Masonry
May include but not limited to - setting the correct bond, positioning and fixing steel, erecting a raking gable, placement and use of control joints, bracing and templates to hold lintel up, reinforcing steel (grades, types, positioning, bending techniques), pilaster columns, and grouting methods
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| 2.3 |
Access and interpret relevant technical information. |
| 2.4 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the needs of other trades and the process of integration.
May include but not limited to - electrical, plumbing, tiling, drainlaying, gasfitting, excavating, carpentry, plastering, roofing, and window installing.
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| 2.5 |
Describe safe working practices on site.
May include but not limited to - storage of materials, temporary safety barriers, scaffolding, trestles, masonry cutting, relocating masonry units, loading and unloading, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
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| 2.6 |
Describe the management of environmental issues on site.
May include but not limited to - site runoff (wash out water), building waste and hazardous materials disposal, alkali exposure, dust from operations.
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| 2.7 |
Explain preliminary site set-up requirements.
May include but not limited to - access, site signage, temporary water and electricity, toilet, shed/store, and documentation.
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| Competency 3: Carry out planning for masonry work. |
| 3.1 |
Read and interpret working drawings, specifications, programming, and schedules of quantities. |
| 3.2 |
Carry out building calculations and order and coordinate material supply.
May include but not limited to - measurements, calculation and estimation of quantities, ordering and coordinating material supply and delivery, and planning own work in coordination with the main contractor.
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| Competency 4: Carry out masonry work.
This competency may be demonstrated by meeting some or all of the performance indicators in one or more of the following areas of practice.
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| Area of practice 1: Veneer |
| 4.1.1 |
Work safely at all times.
May include but not limited to - storage of materials, temporary safety barriers, scaffolding, trestles, masonry cutting, relocating masonry units, loading and unloading, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
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| 4.1.2 |
Manage environmental issues on site.
May include but not limited to - site runoff (wash out water), building waste and hazardous materials disposal, alkali exposure, dust from operations, complying with the Resource Management Act requirements.
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| 4.1.3 |
Prepare to lay brick veneer and related masonry units.
May include but not limited to - laying a limited foundation wall to a maximum height of 1.2 metres, checking foundation rebate, ensuring openings are flashed and building wrap fixed, setting out veneer units, and completing cuts consistent with bond.
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| 4.1.4 |
Lay brick veneer and related masonry units.
May include but not limited to - preparation of mortar, selection and laying of veneer masonry units using the correct bond, making provision for clean out ports in first row, provision of weep holes according to NZ Standard requirements, ensuring equivalent vent holes provided in last course, screwing wall ties according to NZ Standard requirements, and tooling all joints, cleaning up joint mortar and mortar droppings, cleaning down of finished surfaces.
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| 4.1.5 |
Complete and finish the laying of brick veneer and related masonry units.
May include but not limited to - cleaning out cavity, foundation rebate, and close off, removing debris, and cleaning out ports ensuring weepholes are maintained.
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| Area of practice 2: Structural Masonry |
| 4.2.1 |
Work safely at all times.
May include but not limited to - storage of materials, temporary safety barriers, scaffolding, trestles, masonry cutting, relocating masonry units, loading and unloading, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
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| 4.2.2 |
Manage environmental issues on site.
May include but not limited to - site runoff (wash out water), building waste and hazardous materials disposal, alkali exposure, dust from operations, complying with the Resource Management Act requirements.
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| 4.2.3 |
Complete preparations to lay structural masonry units.
May include but not limited to - setting out block work and ensuring correct placement of steel starter bars, preparation of reinforcing steel of correct grade, dimensions, and size according to specifications and drawings.
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| 4.2.4 |
Lay masonry units.
May include but not limited to - preparation of mortar, selection of appropriate masonry units, and laying using the correct bond to leave cores uninterrupted, formation of clean out ports, placement and tying reinforcing steel according to specifications and drawings, tooling joints, cleaning up joint mortar and mortar droppings, cleaning down of finished surfaces, and preparation of cavity and closing off clean out ports
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| 4.2.5 |
Complete and finish the laying of masonry units. May include but not limited to - addition of admixtures to grout on-site, placement of grout into cores and cavities, removing debris, and compaction of grout using a vibrator or rodder as appropriate. |
| Frequency of Assessment: |
The first assessment of current competence will occur 2 years after the date of the issue of the licence. Ongoing assessments will occur every 2 years after the date of the last assessment. |
| History: |
Bricklaying and Blocklaying licensing class competencies were inserted, as from 1 November 2008, by rule 4(3) Licensed Building Practitioners Amendment Rules 2008. Amend 1 Nov 2008 |