MASONRY
CON/OS/MSN/CR/01/4/MA
CONSTRUCT MASONRY STRUCTURES
MAY-JULY 2025
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ASSESSOR:
1. This assessment is to take place in the prescribed order as arranged in the tool.
2. Capture clear photographs and/or videos of each candidate’s work as they perform the
tasks and label all media files with: Candidate Registration Number, Unit Code, Practical
Session Number, and Date.
3. Record candidate scores and assessor remarks in the observation checklists for each
session.
4. Store all completed checklists, media files, and candidate drawings in a secure
digital/physical folder per candidate.
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1. CANDIDATE & ASSESSOR DETAILS
Candidate Name: CDACC Reg. No.:
Assessor Name: Assessor ID Number:
Assessment Date:
Assessment Venue:
2. PROJECT BRIEF
In this assessment, candidates will demonstrate competence in interpreting building drawings,
setting out, masonry wall construction, and oral knowledge related to masonry works. The
assessment is divided into two practical sessions and one oral session.
3. SECTION 1 2HOURS
Task 1
1.Construct Substructure work
PRACTICAL CHECKLIST
No. Items of Evaluation Max Marks Awarded
1. Wore PPEs:
a. Overall/ Dust Coat
b. Helmet 2
c. Safety boots/ Gumboots
d. Hand Gloves
(Award 1 mark for each PPE worn as
per workplace safety procedures)
2. Collected all necessary tools 5
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Mason’s Square
Tape Measure
Builder’s Line
Claw Hammer
Masson’s Hammer
Plumb Bob
Mattock
Jembe
Stamper/ Rammer
Hand saw
(Award 1 mark for every tool selected
correctly)
3. Assembled all necessary materials.
Nails 3
Murram
Lime/Chalk dust
(Award 1 mark for each material)
4. Interpreted Symbols and scale correctly
(Award 2 marks for the symbols and 2
scale identified)
5. Converted dimensions accurately
(Award 1 mark for each dimension 2
correctly transferred to the ground)
6. Set out the corners and two sides using
the 3-4-5 method within ±10 mm
(Award 4 marks for the correct 4
procedure)
7. Fixed and aligned profile boards
(Award 2 marks for the correct 2
procedure)
8. Excavation within specified
dimensions 2
(Award 2 marks for correct transfer of
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measurements and excavation)
9. Blinding and compaction
(Award 1 marks for proper blinding 2
and 2 marks for proper compaction)
10. Maintained a clean and safe working
environment 2
(Award 2 marks for housekeeping)
11. Dimensions.
2000mm ,1000mm ,600mm ,200mm 16
50mm
(Award marks as indicated or zero)
12. Completion
100% -3 3
70% -2
50% -1
TOTAL 40
NB: Photos and videos should be taken as the candidate performs items 6, 7, 8, and 9.
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1. SECTION 2 (2 HOURS):
SUPERSTRUCTURE WALLING
Elements Covered:
1. Construct a masonry wall.
Tasks 2
PRACTICAL CHECKLIST
No. Items of Evaluation Marks Marks
Availabl Obtained
e
1. Wore PPE
Overall
4
Safety shoes
Helmet
Gloves
(Award one mark for each PPE donned as per
workplace procedures)
2. Collected all necessary materials 2
Blocks
Lime
Sand
(Award 1 marks for each correctly collected material)
3. Assembled all necessary tools 5
Builder’s line
Trowel
Plumb Bob
Mason’s Square
Ape Measure
Wooden Float
Spirit Level
Steel Float
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Straight Edge
Mason’s Hammer
(Award 1 mark for each tool)
4. Batched and mixed the mortar ingredients. 2
(Award 2 marks for correct procedure)
5. Correct plan interpretation 2
(Award 2 marks for correct interpretation)
6. Check the plumbness of 5 faces 5
(Award 1 mark for each correct plumbness or zero)
7. Squared block corners. 2
(Award 2 marks for each squared corner or zero for top and
bottom)
8. Levelled block top. 1
(Award 1 mark for each or zero)
9. Block uniformly jointed on each face 1
(Award 1 mark for each or zero)
10. Flush joints to all the faces.
(Award 1 mark or zero for each) 2
11. Smooth surface on the sides 2
(Award 1 mark for each side or zero)
12. Dimensions
1900mm,850mm,1800mm,825mm,200mm,425mm 14
400mm
(award marks as indicated or zero)
13. Appearance
(award 2 marks for each or zero) 2
14. Completion:
100% -3 6
70% -2
50% -1
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(Award marks as indicated)
GRAND TOTAL 50
NB: Photos and videos should be taken as the candidate performs items 4 and 5
SECTION 4: ORAL ASSESSMENT (2 HOURS)
Instructions: The Assessor is to ask oral questions below. Award marks based on the
completeness and correctness of candidate responses.
Q Question Expected Answer Max Marks Awarded
#
1 Why is it important to Guides layout, 2
interpret building drawings? measurements,
and execution
2 What is the 3-4-5 method used Ensures right- 2
for? angle accuracy in
layout
3 What is the mix ratio for 1:3:6 1
foundation concrete?
4 Why is DPM used in slabs? Prevent moisture 1
ingress
5 Name two methods of curing Water sprinkling, 1
concrete. polythene cover
6 How do you check plumb of a Using spirit level 1
wall? or plumb bob
7 Name function of profile Width of trench, 1
boards wall thickness,
8 What tool checks the level of Spirit level 1
profile boards?
Total 10
SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT
Section Max Marks Marks Awarded
Section 1 50
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Section 2 40
Total 90
Percentage (%)
ORAL ASSESSMENT
Section 4 10
Percentage (100%)
The candidate was found to be:
Competent Not yet Competent
(Please tick as appropriate)
The candidate is competent if the candidate obtains at least 50%
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