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Stonemason
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Stone Fixer, Lettercutter )
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Duties and Tasks
Stonemasons may perform the following tasks: - cut and shape stone using machine or hand tools, taking into account the characteristics of the stone being used
- cut and polish granite and marble for use in construction, such as for kitchen bench tops and bathroom vanity units
- design, cut and carve monumental masonry, such as memorial tablets and bases for statues, using templates for detailed work and a variety of chisels, punches and hammers, depending on the type of stone being used
- cut lettering into stonework by marking out the letters and then cutting or chiselling them with hand-held tools or sandblasting equipment
- construct walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks
- lay stone paving
- lay granite or marble floor tiles
- fix stone facades to buildings
- repair and replace stonework on old buildings, churches and monuments.
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Earnings
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Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons
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Income per Week
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Number
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Share (%)
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| $1000 or more |
3,621 |
28.1 |
| $400 - $599 |
2,466 |
19.2 |
| $600 - $799 |
2,863 |
22.2 |
| $800 - $999 |
2,442 |
19.0 |
| Less than $400 |
1,480 |
11.5 |
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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons
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Employment Status
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Weekly Income ($)
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| Full-time |
817 |
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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Related Courses
New South Wales / ACT
Queensland
Victoria
See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.
Further Information
Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council
Construction Industry Training Board SA
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union - Construction and General Division (NSW)
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union - Construction and General Division (NT)
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union - Construction and General Division (QLD)
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union - Construction and General Division (SA)
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union - Construction and General Division (TAS)
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union - Construction and General Division (VIC)
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union - Construction and General Division (WA)
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