Masonry Works Finishes II

Building Technology · Level 6  ·  3 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 perfectly aligned. You’ll master the skills of applying plaster, screed, and rendering while following safety procedures and using the right protective equipment. By the end, you’ll take pride in creating durable, professional-quality finishes that stand the test of time.

Where this takes you

Mastering Masonry Works Finishes II opens doors to a vibrant and essential part of Kenya’s construction and infrastructure sectors. The skills you gain here are the foundation for building safe, durable, and beautiful structures that shape our communities and economy.

  • In the bustling jua kali sector, skilled masons are in high demand to construct and finish homes, shops, and workshops, earning daily wages or running their own small construction businesses.
  • County governments hire masons for public works projects such as schools, health centers, and roads, offering stable employment with opportunities to grow into supervisory roles.
  • Large organizations like KenGen and KTDA require expert masonry for their infrastructure maintenance and expansion, providing formal jobs with good pay and benefits.
  • The matatu industry relies on well-built and finished terminals and garages, where your skills ensure safe and functional spaces.
  • In agribusiness hubs, you can work on storage facilities and processing plants, contributing to Kenya’s food security and export economy.
  • Hospitality establishments—from lodges in the Maasai Mara to hotels in Nairobi—need masons to create inviting, sturdy environments that attract tourists.
  • By mastering plastering, screeding, and wall finishing, you can start your own enterprise offering quality finishing services, increasing your income and independence.

Your craftsmanship will not only earn you a living but will build the Kenya of tomorrow—strong, resilient, and thriving. Keep learning and practicing; your hands hold the power to shape your future and the nation’s skyline.

Chapters

1
Lay tiles on surfaces
9 topics
✓ Notes Ready
2
Lay terrazzo on surfaces
11 topics
✓ Notes Ready
3
Apply Paint
25 topics
✓ Notes Ready

Practise this unit

The practical 35 The assessment itself — tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 35 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Exam-style questions 42 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 78 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 62 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 2 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 40 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 24 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients