One-Year Diploma…………………….……32 Credits
•Program Overview
Working with block, brick, and stone is one of the oldest professions in the world. A mason is a craftsman whose work is admired and used in several industries. The Masonry program is designed to prepare students to enter the construction field of brick and block laying. It includes hands-on experiences emphasizing topics such as the preparing and, mixing of mortar, construction practices, blueprint reading, and estimation and extensive practice of laying brick and block.
Purpose
The purpose of the Masonry program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of masonry.
The diploma program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for an apprenticeship in masonry. The curriculum includes blueprint reading and extensive hands-on trowel applications using various materials of brick, block, and stone.
Career Opportunities
Training in the Masonry program will prepare a student for
entry-level employment in the masonry field. Currently, there is a shortage
of brick masons. According to the Mason Contractor’s Association
of America, an additional 55,000 masons are needed today.
Depending on the student's interests, a wide variety of masonry-related
careers are available, such as a skilled mason, foreman, estimator, project
manager, masonry subcontractor or general contractor, mason product sales
representative, or masonry restoration expert. Students may need additional
training for some of these career choices. However, knowledge of the craft
will contribute to their success in all areas of the industry.
Masonry Diploma
Program Requirements:
Fall Semeste...............................................Credit Hours
MAS 101 General Safety Practices and
Intro to Brick and Block ............................................3
MAS 111 Basic Tools and Related Equipment ....3
MAS 121 Masonry Construction Practices I .......5
MAS 131 Basic Skills of Laying Brick and
Block I ...........................................................................5
Total for Fall Semester ...........................................16
Spring Semester
MAS 151 Masonry Construction Practices II ......3
MAS 161 Basic Skills of Laying Brick and
Block II ..........................................................................5
MAS 171 Understanding and Reading
Blueprints and Measurements ...............................2
MAS 181 Masonry Working Practices .................6
Total for Spring Semester .....................................16
Elective:
MAS 195 Occupational Work Experience
Total number of required technical
educationcredit hours
(One-Year Diploma).....................................32 Credits
