Stonemasons work with a range of materials such as limestone, sandstone, bluestone, slate, marble and granite. They may be involved in the design and manufacture of kitchen bench-tops and bathroom vanities or specialise in ornamental work such as commercial stone facades for new construction projects, fireplaces, banker masonry and carving.
Qualification
Certificate III in Stonemasonry
Sector
Residential / Commercial
What might a working day look like?
May perform tasks including:
- Cutting and shaping stone and masonry materials using machines or hand tools
- Cutt and polish granite and marble for use in construction
- Estimate the quantity of materials required and interpret drawings
- Design, cut and carve ornamental masonry using templates for detailed work and a variety of chisels, punches and hammers
- Constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks
- Fix stone facades to buildings and lay stone paving, granite or marble floor tiles
Working hours
- Full-time hours per week
Conditions
- Working indoors and/or outdoors in most weather conditions
- Working in workshops
Skills and personal qualities
- Be able to understand technical drawings and plans
- Have a careful, methodical and accurate approach to work
- Good problem solving skills and enjoy practical, manual work
- Work as a team or independently
- Have a reasonable level of physical fitness
- Time management, reading and writing skills
How to get started
Entry to this occupation is by completion of a Certificate III Stonemasonry apprenticeship.
Future Pathways and opportunities
- Trainer and Assessor
- Business owner
- Sub-contractor
- Supervisor