Description:
The Masonry program is designed to instruct students in the different aspects of masonry. Students learn shop and job safety practices and procedures while developing the skills of design and layout. Projects such as fireplaces, steps, planters and more will be done using brick, block, dry stone and decorative precast concrete. Students receive related instruction in blueprint reading, layout work, measurement, sketching, and estimating. Students who complete the program can further their education or enter into the workforce as a mason tender, bricklayer, contractor, tile setter and more.
Curriculum:
Hardscaping
Crane Rigging
Masonry Tools and Equipment
Measurements, Drawings, Specifications
Mortar
Masonry Units
Installation Techniques
Textbooks:
Masonry: Brick and Block Construction
National Standards:
Home Builders Institute
National Association of Home Builders
Certifications:
Forklift
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-Hour Safety
Suggested Integrated Academic Credit:
Career Prep
Math
Is This Program A Fit?
I enjoy...
‣ Being creative in hardscape design
‣ Being physically active
‣ Working with my hands
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I am able to...
‣ Maintain Physical Endurance- moving heavy materials and equipment around shop floor
‣ Pay Attention to Detail- having a good eye for detail
‣ Perform Technical Skills- using a wide range of tools and dangerous equipment safely
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I am comfortable with...
‣ Math- arithmetic skills including multiplication and division
‣ Reading- interacting with technical documents
‣ STEM- science, technology, engineering, mathematic
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