Stonemason

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