The document discusses preparation for bricklaying tasks. It states that success in bricklaying depends on good preparation, including having the right mindset about health and safety as construction sites can be dangerous. It advises reviewing working drawings and specifications to understand the design and determine required materials, tools, and methods. The document separates bricklaying tools into three groups - laying and finishing, checking, and cutting - and notes that bricks and mortar vary in properties based on their composition.