1 LEARNING MODULE 3 Logo of TVET Provider TVET PROGRAM TITLE: MASONRY (Level II) MODULE TITLE: Erecting of brick and block structures NOMINAL DURATION: 95 HoursMODULE DESCRIPTION : This module contains the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude required setting out of brickwork and blocks work and the construction of the base of the brick and block work. LO1: Prepare for wo rk LO2: Set out brick/ block work LO3: Construct base brick/ block work LO4: Position door and window frames LO5: Construct bri ck/block walls LO6: Rake joints LO7: Cleaning up work area, tools and e quipments MODULE CONTENTS: LO2. Set out brick/ block work 2.1 identifying brick/ block 2.2 erecting work platform 2.3. Identification of structural details & location 2.4 setting out of base brick work, load be aring work, cavity brick wall LO 3. Cons truct base brick / block work 3.1 preparing mortar mix 3.2 laying bricks 3.3 Constructing base work for cavity wall LO4.Positioning door and window frames 4.1 locating and fixing window frames to cavity and single leaf walls 4.2 locating and fix door jambs/ frames, for cavity and single leaf walls LO 5. Construct brick/block walls 5.1 constructing brick walls, gables and parapets. 5.2 lying of damp proof courses and flashings. 5.3. checking straightness of wall 5.4.positioning wall ties 5. 5 constructing openings 5.6 .installing flashing and lintel. 5.7 Forming control joints 5.8 Cutting and laying sill bricks 5.12 installing Tie down and lateral support systems LO6. rake joints 6.1 Raking joints techniques 6.2 brushing brick/block work LO7. Cleaning up 7.1 Disposing, recycling and re-using waste materials 7.2 Maintainin g Plant, tools and equip ments 7.3 Performing good housekeeping
