Laying bricks * Applying or removing mortar with a trowel * Working accurately from detailed plans and specifications * Sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials * Using spirit levels and plumb lines to check building alignment * Using hand tools, power tools and brick-cutting machines * Constructing arches and ornamental brickwork * Repairing and maintaining building blocks * Measuring out build areas and setting out the first rows of bricks and damp course * Working outdoors on construction sites, in all weathers and at height