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HSAPredseal_logo_small.jpgBricklayer

Trade Description:

Using properly-selected mortars and precisely-cut stone, bricks, concrete blocks or other materials, bricklayers build interior and exterior walls and paths and apply brick to chimneys and smokestacks. They are also responsible for preparing surfaces to be covered, such as caulking and cleaning, and placing damp proofing and masonry flashing.

Bricklayers are employed by construction companies.

Trade Regulation PDF Document Prepping for the Exam - Booklist
Red Seal Occupational Standard 
 

Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:

Levels Total Hours/Year
(On-the-Job & Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Delivered By
3 1,600 9-8-7*
9-8-6**
RRC Polytech
 
*2022 Technical Training Standard – effective School Year 2023 – 2024 (for incoming Level 1 and active Level 2 apprentices)
**2004 Technical Training Standard – effective School Year 2023 – 2024 (for active Level 3 apprentices)

Training Standards:

2022 Technical Training Standard
PDF Document Level One PDF Document Level Chart
PDF Document Level Two PDF Document RSOS Subtask to Unit Comparison
PDF Document Level Three  

 

2004 Technical Training Standard
PDF Document Level One PDF Document Level Chart
PDF Document Level Two PDF Document Profile Chart
PDF Document Level Three PDF Document NOA Subtask to Unit Comparison
 

Implementation Schedule

2023/2024
2024/2025
Level 1 - 2022 Standard
Level 1 - 2022 Standard
Level 2 - 2022 Standard
Level 2 - 2022 Standard
Level 3 - 2004 Standard
Level 3 - 2022 Standard


Red Seal Exam Information

Red Seal Exam Breakdown Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF)
Sample Exams Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (Online)
Types of Exam Questions Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide
 

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

Years of Experience
Hours Required
Additional Practical
Exam Required
4.5 7,200 Yes
PDF Document Employer Declaration | PDF Document Employer Declaration (FR)
PDF Document Statutory Declaration | PDF Document Statutory Declaration (FR)
 

Designated Trainers:

PDF Document Work Experience Form