Trades
Bricklayer skills assessment
Measure the accuracy, speed and finish of bricklayers and apprentices. Track setting out, blockwork and pointing so quality stays consistent from site to site.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Bricklayer skills you can score
These are the default Bricklayer skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every tradesperson, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Bricklaying
Speed and accuracy of laying bricks to line and level.
Mortar Mixing
Ability to prepare mortar to the correct consistency.
Reading Plans
Ability to read and follow masonry construction drawings.
Safety Compliance
Consistent application of WHS requirements on site.
Finishing
Quality of joints, pointing and overall finish.
Work Quality
Overall accuracy and standard of completed brickwork.
Setting Out and Levelling
Sets out corners, gauge and levels precisely before laying begins.
Cutting Bricks and Blocks
Cuts masonry units accurately using saws and hand tools with minimal waste.
Blockwork Construction
Lays concrete blockwork including reinforcement and grouting to plan.
Pointing and Jointing
Finishes mortar joints consistently and cleans down masonry.
Scaffold and Working at Heights Awareness
Works safely on scaffolds and follows fall protection procedures.
Material Estimation
Estimates brick, block and mortar quantities accurately.
Levels included with Bricklayer
Bricklayer starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Level” for trades, so tradespeople can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice Year 1
- Apprentice Year 2
- Apprentice Year 3
- Tradesperson
- Advanced Tradesperson
- Supervisor
How Bricklayer works in SkillScorer
Score
Each tradesperson in a crew is scored on the Bricklayer skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank tradespeople, compare two side by side, or compare your crews against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Bricklayer skills need attention. Reports also follow each supervisor's crew.
Bricklayer scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Bricklayer scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Bricklayer scorecard covers 12 skills: Bricklaying, Mortar Mixing, Reading Plans, Safety Compliance, Finishing, Work Quality, Setting Out and Levelling, Cutting Bricks and Blocks, Blockwork Construction, Pointing and Jointing, Scaffold and Working at Heights Awareness and Material Estimation. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are tradespeople scored in Bricklayer?
Every tradesperson is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Bricklayer?
Bricklayer starts with these levels (called “Level” in the app): Apprentice Year 1, Apprentice Year 2, Apprentice Year 3, Tradesperson, Advanced Tradesperson and Supervisor. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Bricklayer skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In trades the app talks about tradespeople, crews and supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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