FINISH MASONRY WORKS

UNIT CODE: CON/OS/MA/CR/03/4/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to finish masonry works. It involves interpreting
working drawings, estimating and cost materials and supplies, applying plaster and render walls,
laying floor screed, applying tile and terrazzo finishing, jointing and pointing masonry wallsand
facing masonry walls
This standard applies in the Construction industry.

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These are assessable statements which specify the required level of
These describe the key
performance for each of the elements.
outcomes which make up
workplace function. Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

1. Interpret working 1.1 Working drawings are identified based on their features and
drawings title block.
1.2 Scale of the drawing is read based on the drawing.
1.3 Measurements are converted based on best practice.
1.4 Symbols are identified based on working drawings standards.

2. Estimate and cost 2.1 Materials and supplies required for finishing masonry works
materials and supplies are identified based on the working drawings and
specifications.
2.2 Schedule of materials and supplies is prepared based on the
drawings and specifications
2.3 Materials and supplies are estimated and costed based on
working drawings and specifications.

3. Apply plaster and 3.1 Required tools and equipment for finishing masonry works
render walls are identified and used based on the working drawings and
specifications.
3.2 Required PPEs are identified and used based on job
requirements.
3.3 2.3 Wall surface is prepared based on its condition and job
requirements.
3.4 2.4 Mortar mix is prepared as per specification and working

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 drawing.
3.5 2.5 Dot guides are laid, plumbed and aligned as per
standard procedure.
3.6 Plastering and rendering are applied as per specification and
standard procedure.
3.7 Plastered and rendered surfaces are cured as per standard
procedure.

4. Lay floor screed 4.1 Floor surface is prepared based on its condition and job
requirements.
4.2 Mortar mix is prepared as per specification and working
drawing.
4.3 Dot guides are laid, levelled and aligned as per standard
procedure.
4.4 Screed is applied as per specification and standard
procedure.
4.5 Screed floor surfaces is cured as per specification and
standard procedure.

5. Apply tile and terrazzo 5.1 Surface is prepared based on its condition and job
finishing requirements.
5.2 Terrazo mortar mix is prepared as per specification and
working drawing.
5.3 Groutfor tiling is prepared as per specification and working
drawing.
5.4 Reference points are marked on the wall as per
specification and standard procedure.
5.5 Terrazo is applied as per specification and standard
procedure.
5.6 Finished surfaces are cured as per specification and
standard procedure
5.7 Terrazo surface issmoothenedas per specification and
standard procedure.
5.8 Tiles are applied as per specification and standard
procedure.
5.9 Tile joints are grouted as per specification and standard
procedure.

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6. Joint and point 6.1 Wall surface is prepared based on its condition and job
masonry walls requirements.
6.2 Mortar mix is prepared as per specification and working
drawing.
6.3 Jointing and pointing is done as per specification and
standard procedure.
6.4 Joints are checked for plumpness, vertical and horizontal
alignment as per standard procedure.
6.5 Pointing is checked for vertical and horizontal alignment as
per standard procedure.
6.6 Curing is per standard procedure.

7.Face masonry walls 7.1 Facing materials and supplies are identified based on working
drawings and specifications.
7.2 Wall surface is prepared based on its condition and job
requirements.
7.3 Mortar mix is prepared as per specification and working
drawing.
7.4 Facing is fixed as per specification and standard procedure.
7.5 Faced wall is checked for plumpness and alignment as per
standard procedure.
7.6 Faced wall is cured as per standard procedure.

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Variables Range

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1. Working drawings may • Architectural drawings
include but not limited • MEP drawings
to: • Site development drawings /landscape architectural
drawings

2. Supplies and Materials • Ballast

may include but not • Sand
limited to: • Cement
• Additives
• Water
• Timber
• Scaffolds
• Lime
• Chalk
• Nails
• Strings
• Poles
3. Personal Protective • Hard hat / helmet
Equipment may include • Dust Mask
but not limited to: • Goggles
• Ear plugs / ear muffs
• Dust coat / coverall
• Gloves
• Safety boots
• Gum boots
• Reflector jackets
4. Masonry tools and • Mason square
equipment may include • Spirit level
but not limited to: • Plumb bob
• Trowels
• Terrazo grinder
• Spatter dash
• Spades
• Wheel barrow
• Dumper
• Mason string
• Straight edge
• Float
• Concrete mixer

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 • Dumpy level
• Key
• Compactor
• Assorted hammer
• Mattock
• Chisel
• Machete
• Sledge Hammer
• Buckets
• Mixing platform
• Hose Pipe
• Hawk
• Scrapper
5. Surface preparation • Cleaning
activities may include • Watering
but not limited to: • Hacking

6. Reference points may • Datum

include but not limited • Temporary bench mark (TBM)
to:
7. Curing may include but • Water spraying
not limited to: • Jute sacks
• Blankets
• Sand
• Pool curing
• Curing agents
8. Facing materials and • Tiles
supplies may include • Mazeras
but not limited to: • Bricks
• Wood
• Natural stones
• Slates
• Artificial moulds

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills

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The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
• Interpersonal
• Communication
• Drawing
• Interpretation of working drawings
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Organizing
• Measuring
• Numeracy
• Mortar handling
• Concrete materials mixing
• Masonry units handling
• Tool and equipment handling
• Team work
• Time management

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Interpretation of drawings and symbols
• Estimate and cost
• Conversion of units
• Measurement
• Safety and access
• Scaffold erection and dismantling
• Square-nesschecking techniques
• Finishing techniques
• Terrazo mix ratios
• Aggregates
• Additives
• Damp proofing materials
• Cement types and uses
• Types of timber
• Water
• Formwork
• Levelling
• Structural alignment
• Facing masonry units
• Finishing works curing
• Use and maintenance of tools and equipment

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 • Interpretation of symbols
• Type of rendering and its application

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competency
1.1 Identified working drawings correctly.
1.2 Read drawing scale correctly.
1.3 Converted measurements accurately.
1.4 Identified symbols correctly.
1.5 Identified masonry materials, supplies, tools
and equipment correctly.
1.6 Prepared schedule of materials and supplies
appropriately.
1.7 Estimated and cost materials and supplies
accurately.
1.8 Identified appropriate personal protective
equipment.
1.9 Used personal protective equipment correctly.
1.10 Used and maintained masonry tools and equipment
appropriately.
1.11 Carried out preliminary preparation activities
appropriately.
1.12 Located reference points on the wall accurately.
1.13 Prepared wall surface appropriately.
1.14 Laid, plumbed and aligned plaster dot guides
accurately.
1.15 Applied plaster and render appropriately.
1.16 Cured plastered and rendered surfaces
correctly.
1.17 Prepared floor surface appropriately.
1.18 Prepared mortar mix appropriately.
1.19 Laid, levelled and aligned screed dot guides correctly.
1.20 Applied floor screed appropriately.
1.21 Cured screed floor surfaces correctly.
1.22 Prepared wall or floor surface for tiling and terrazzo
application appropriately.
1.23 Prepared terrazzo mortar mix accurately.

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 1.24 Prepared tiling grout correctly.
1.25 Marked wall reference points accurately.
1.26 Applied terrazzo finish appropriately.
1.27 Cured finished surfaces appropriately.
1.28 Smoothened terrazzo surface
effectively.
1.29 Applied tiles correctly.
1.30 Grouted tile joints correctly.
1.31 Jointed and pointed masonry walls
correctly.
1.32 Plumbed and aligned joints and points
correctly.
1.33 Identifiedfacing materials and
suppliescorrectly.
1.34 Fixed masonry wall facings correctly.
1.35 Plumbed and aligned masonry wall
facings correctly.
1.36 Cured faced masonry wall appropriately.
1.37 Demonstrated understanding of masonry
works finishes.

2. Resource Implications The following resources must be provided:

for competence
2.1A functional workshop with appropriately masonry tools,
certification
equipment, materials and supplies.
2.2References and manuals including construction working
drawings
2.3Personal protective equipment

3. Methods of Assessment Competency may be assessed through:

3.1Observation
3.2Oral
3.3Written
3.4Third party report
3.5Portfolio

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4. Context of Assessment Assessment may be done:
4.1On-the-job,
4.2Off-the-job or
4.3During Work placement.

5. Guidance Information The unit may be assessed alone or together with other related
for Assessment units.

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