Skilled Trades
Mason
Constructs and repairs walls, partitions, fireplaces, and other structures using bricks, concrete, and stone.
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Role overview
Constructs and repairs walls, partitions, fireplaces, and other structures using bricks, concrete, and stone.
Career role Name
Mason
Career Cluster
Skilled Trades
Career Role details
Constructs and repairs walls, partitions, fireplaces, and other structures using bricks, concrete, and stone.
Job duties and Responsibilities
Reading blueprints, mixing mortar, laying bricks or stones, applying concrete, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic quality.
Industry alignment
Construction (residential, commercial, industrial), Infrastructure (road building, dams), Restoration (historic buildings).
Work environment
Often outdoors on construction sites, can be physically demanding. Work may be affected by weather. Standard working hours, with project deadlines.
Opportunity Type
Consistent demand in construction. Moderate stress related to physical demands and deadlines. Steady salary progression. Limited creativity, focus on precision and structural integrity. Good job stability.
Key skills needed
Bricklaying/Stonework (Advanced), Mortar mixing (Proficient), Blueprint reading (Proficient), Measuring and leveling (Proficient), Physical stamina (Advanced).
Interest type alignment
Realistic (building structures, hands-on work), Conventional (following plans and specifications), Investigative (understanding material properties).
Career growth Path
Apprentice Mason (0-2 yrs), Mason (2-5 yrs), Bricklayer (3+ yrs), Stone Mason (4+ yrs), Masonry Supervisor (6+ yrs), Contractor (8+ yrs).
Suggested education Pathways 10th standard onwards
ITI Mason Trade, Vocational Training in Construction, Apprenticeship Programs.
Education Stream recommendations
Any
Demand in India
High demand due to extensive construction and infrastructure projects.
Demand globally
Consistent demand in construction and heritage restoration projects worldwide.
Career & Job Prospects
Construction, Repair, Restoration, Paving. Related roles: Bricklayer, Stonemason, Concrete Finisher, Paver.