A good and experienced bricklayer knows how to work with bricklaying equipment and use it for different kind of materials like stones, mortar, bricks in order to create final products like solid brick structures, walls, supporting walls, paths, etc. Bricklayers can work at construction sites, or on individual projects such as chimneys, paths, brick fences and etc. The bricklayers are professionals in their work and are very important for the building industry sector. They need to be well trained and qualified. To get the necessary experience and to know how to best use the bricklaying tools, a bricklayer must complete a structured training program – a four year school program and apprenticeship.

When you are looking for a bricklayer to complete some bricklaying job for you, check the references and also ask to see some examples of his work. Some previous clients may even allow you to come to their home and to see how the bricklayer has completed the job. This way you can be sure that the bricklayer is not new in the industry and has the required skills to work with bricklaying equipment and the necessary knowledge to complete the job the right way. By hiring a fully qualified bricklayer, you can be sure that the integrity of the structure won’t be endangered.

So what makes a good and experienced bricklayer? There are many things that need to be considered when hiring bricklayers. Here are few.

1. Practical work – experienced bricklayer will love his job and won’t be scared of tough and difficult tasks
2. Technical and practical knowledge – experienced and qualified bricklayers have excellent knowledge about measurements, structures and bricklaying equipment
3. Working in high and low positions– bricklayers need to be experienced to work at heights, in narrow and confined areas
4. Hand-to-eye co-ordination – Excellent hand-to-eye coordination is what makes one bricklayer to be able to complete the job in the most efficient and quick manner
5. Creativity – without creativity, any job for the bricklayer will be difficult
6. On time- serious and experienced bricklayer will complete the job as planned and in timely manner
7. Safety issues – an experienced and qualified bricklayer knows the importance of safety in the bricklaying work, and will implement all safety procedures during his work

In the end, probably the best way to identify if the bricklayer you are planning to hire has the required knowledge and experience, is to check whether he is a member of a state national association in Australia.