To become a stonemason in the UK, one typically needs to complete an apprenticeship or training program and obtain Level 2 or 3 qualifications in stonemasonry. It also requires a high level of skill, attention to detail, and physical dexterity.
The imaginative capacity to incorporate pleasing aesthetic patterns into building plans. Capacity to understand building schematics. Ability to use and understand stone working and binding implements. A qualified operator of industrial equipment such as cranes and hoists.
You don't need any special training or education to get started in the trade of stonemasonry. Colleges offering vocational education will accept students with lower GCSE scores, and practical experience in the construction industry is highly valued by employers.
Masonry necessitates strenuous physical labour, but it also necessitates a solid understanding of math and blueprint reading. The most proficient masons have decades of experience and are always learning new things.