Naledi

Practical Training

Interpreted construction drawings and basic building plans.. Used measuring tapes, lines, pins and geometric calculations to set out construction areas.. Measured and marked building boundaries, corners and positions accurately.. Followed technical drawings and instructions during practical construction activities.. Practised laying bricks using different brick bonds.. Gained practical exposure to stretcher, English and Flemish bonds.. Constructed corners, T-junctions and intersecting walls.. Applied correct brick alignment and bonding techniques.. Practised constructing cavity walls.. Constructed isolated and attached brick piers.. Practised forming window and door openings.. Worked with structural openings and lintel placement.. Ensured construction components were correctly positioned and aligned.. Used spirit levels, straight edges and gauge rods to check construction work.. Ensured walls were plumb and level.. Maintained consistent mortar joints and accurate measurements.. Paid close attention to construction quality and finishing.. Mixed cement, sand and water to achieve the required mortar consistency.. Applied mortar during bricklaying activities.. Practised pointing and joint finishing.. Used appropriate hand tools to achieve neat and weather-resistant mortar joints.. Followed Occupational Health and Safety requirements during practical activities.. Used appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety boots, overalls, safety glasses and hard hats.. Maintained a clean and safe working environment.. Properly cleaned, stored and maintained construction tools and equipment.