Bricklaying

Overview

The bricklaying sector is about the construction and repair of veneer and full brick construction, partitions, arches and other structures using clay bricks, concrete blocks and other types of building materials in mortar.

Bricklayers work outdoors and may have to work at heights or in tunnels and shafts. They usually work in teams and may be employed by bricklaying subcontractors or building and construction companies.

Employment Profile

There are over 33,000 bricklayers and stonemason employed across Australia and the number is expected to increase silghtly between now and 2020. Employment is often with small-scale businesses.

Jobs in demand

Bricklayers are in shortage and there are low numbers of Bricklaying apprenticeships, with high rates of cancellations and withdrawals.

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