4416-13 Stonemason

Cuts and shapes hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs for the construction and renovation of stone structures and monumental masonry.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• operates machines and hand tools to cut, shape and polish stone
• designs and cuts monumental masonry including lettering
• constructs walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks
• may lay stone paving
• may work on-site or in stoneyards
• may fix stone facades to buildings

Specialisations:
Construction Stonemason
Monumental Stonemason