Program Number: I463112                                     

CIP Number: 064601010

1,650 Hours

1 year and 6 months

Pell Eligible

Program Description

The Brick and Block Masonry program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills to the masonry field.

The program is full time enrollment with two enrollment options in the Fall or Spring semester. Fall semester begins in August and Spring semester begins in January. Program hours are Monday - Friday 9AM - 3PM.

Occupational Description

Graduates of this program will be prepared for employment in the brick, block, and concrete masonry industry. Follow safety practices relevant to the masonry industry. Describe the properties, characteristics and uses of brick and concrete block be able to safely and effectively use both power and hand tools relevant to the masonry industry. Read measurements, drawings and specifications. Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills. Apply construction techniques and moisture control for foundations.

Program Structure

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

Mission Statement

The mission of the Brick and Block Masonry Program is to provide accessible, quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the masonry and building construction professions.