Practical Equipment for Blocklaying

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Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying

Practical equipment for blocklaying

Unit 103: Carrying out blocklaying activities




Mixers

Mixing mortar or concrete can be achieved by using different sizes of mixer.




Wheelbarrow

Wheelbarrows are used to transport resources around the building site.




Buckets and containers

Containers are used for removing waste and transporting water.




Transformers and extension leads

Reducing the voltage on site is important as the voltage must be 110v. The above equipment – the transformer on the left and extension leads – will help with this.




Shovels

Shovels are used for loading mixers and transporting waste materials.




Brooms

Brooms are used for sweeping and waste materials.




Straight edge

Straight edge is used to help transfer levels of block work over a length greater than the length of a level. The edge must be used with a spirit level.




Cleaning equipment

Cleaning upon completion of any block work is important. The use of hosepipes and handbrushes are important when returning working areas to a clean site.




Gloves

All construction sites have a ‘safe hand’ policy. This requires all to wear gloves while on site.




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Practical Equipment for Blocklaying