Building & fixing
What does a
mason do?
Builds walls, floors, and structures with bricks, stone, and concrete.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Reads plans, mixes mortar, lays bricks in straight lines, and checks that walls are level.
Skills to practise
Strength, measuring, steady work, teamwork.
How to explore this path
Learn on site with experienced masons, with optional skills courses.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Mason connects with Maths. You may enjoy this work if you like hands-on, outdoors.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Stack small blocks or books into a straight, strong wall and test it.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Masons build walls and houses with bricks, stone, and cement.
What helps?
Being strong, careful, and good at working in a team.
Learning about the path
You learn on a building site from an expert.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?