Stonemason (Monumental)

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Areas Of Interest:   Bricklaying & Stonemasonry
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)
Certificate Description:  Your job as a Stonemason is to cut, shape and install hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs for the construction and renovation of stone structures. Much of the work could involve cutting, engraving and installing monuments in places such as parks and cemeteries.
Code:  CPC32313
Work Type:  Creative & Artistic Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Carry out setting out
Carry out levelling operations
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Plan and organise work
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Carry out excavation
Use construction tools and equipment
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Finish stone
Lay stone
Identify and use stone products
Dress and mould stone
Shape solid stone
Split stone manually
Dress stone manually
Machine stone
Carry out profile work
Set out and cut letters in stone
Plan monument construction
Carry out cemetery monument fixing
Apply gilding to stone
Renovate and restore stone work
Investigate micro business opportunities
Package manufactured products for transport
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
Use explosive power tools