Masonry Works Finishes I

Building Technology · Level 5  ·  4 Chapters

What this unit covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently prepare and finish masonry surfaces with precision and care, ensuring every wall and floor is smooth, strong, and durable. You’ll master the skills of checking plumbness, applying plaster, screed, and rendering evenly, and curing them properly—all while prioritizing safety with the right protective equipment. By the end, you’ll be ready to deliver professional-quality finishes that stand the test of time in real-world construction projects.

Where this takes you

Mastering Masonry Works Finishes I opens doors to a vibrant and essential sector in Kenya’s growing economy. Whether you dream of working on large construction sites in Nairobi or contributing to community projects in your county, these skills are the foundation of quality building and infrastructure development. Your expertise ensures buildings are safe, durable, and visually appealing—qualities highly valued across many industries.

  • In the construction sector, including companies working on roads, housing, and commercial buildings, your skills in plastering and screeding are crucial. Employers like county government works departments and private contractors seek skilled masons to deliver quality finishes.
  • The booming real estate market in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu offers opportunities for employment and self-employment. Skilled masons can start their own jua kali businesses, providing plastering and finishing services to homeowners and developers.
  • Large-scale employers like KenGen and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) require maintenance and construction teams to keep their facilities in top condition, where your plastering and screeding skills will be in demand.
  • The matatu industry and hospitality sector also need reliable workers for building and maintaining offices, garages, and hotels, offering steady income and career growth.
  • By mastering these skills and safety procedures, you position yourself as a professional who values quality and durability, making you a sought-after artisan in Kenya’s construction and infrastructure landscape.

Keep honing these skills with pride—the walls you finish today will stand strong for generations, and your career will build a solid foundation for your future success!

Chapters

1
Carry out wall plastering
9 topics
✓ Notes Ready
2
Lay floor screed
10 topics
✓ Notes Ready
3
Carry out wall Rendering
10 topics
✓ Notes Ready
4
Carry out Keying and Pointing
8 topics
✓ Notes Ready

Practise this unit

The practical 40 The assessment itself — tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 40 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Exam-style questions 56 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 156 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 124 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 4 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 81 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 48 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients