Time on Topic: .5 day / 4 hours 

This course introduces students to the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) materials. NCCER is a leader in construction education and training materials and students will be provided their access code and spend time learning how to navigate the website to access the learning materials.

Time on Topic: 1 day/ 8 hours

This course introduces the students to the art and the science of mixing and spreading mud for various masonry projects.  Students will learn the various types of mud and how mix mud by hand and with the use of a mixer. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 11 days / 88 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of tool joints brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: .5 days / 4 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of the use of the level in laying brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 2 days / 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of building the lead brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 2 days / 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of building the column brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying rowlock brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying soldier brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying overhand brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying sill brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 2 days / 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to repair brick and repoint old brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 2 days / 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying block half high.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 9 days / 72 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying regular block.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 2 days / 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of building lead blocks.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 2 days / 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of building column blocks.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying 4” block.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying a 12” concrete mason unit or a cinder block.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of supervision/leadership.  Students will learn the foundational elements of leadership for a first-time supervisor. In this course students will learn the components of guiding, instructing and correcting someone else. This course will be designed around real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn to the fundamentals of laying the 8” corner block.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying the 6” corner block.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying the 4” corner block.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying the 12” corner block.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to build and the use of scaffolding with a focus on safety.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of cutting brick using a chisel.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of cutting brick using a saw.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 2 days / 16 hours

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) course teaches basic safety and health information to entry-level workers in the construction and general industry. The course focuses on recognizing and avoiding common workplace hazards. Also covered are worker rights and employer’s responsibilities.

Time on Topic: .5 days / 4 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of cutting rebar.   This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 2 days / 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of installing glass blockwork to include the advantages and types of glass block with a focus on how to prepare surfaces, apply mortar or sealant, set the blocks, use spacers and finish joints.   This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 2 days / 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying stone. These fundamentals include working with natural stone, material properties, and practical construction techniques for walls. patios, or veneers.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying Astra Glaze.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 5 days / 40 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of building a fireplace.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 3 days / 24 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of laying pavers from the initial job site planning to the installation and maintenance.  There is a focus on soil preparation, base compaction, proper layout techniques, cutting pavers, installation, edge restraints, and finishing and maintaining the pavers. This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to operate a forklift.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to use a chop saw with an emphasis on safety.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to wash brick.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 1 day / 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of the use of steel or extruded aluminum posts  as an alternative to building a lead.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: .5 days / 4 hours

In this course students will learn how to estimate the cost for a job to include identifying the various cost factors of labor cost, material costs, equipment costs, overhead cost and contingency costs.  This is an essential skill needed for a mason and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 10 days / 80 hours

In this course students will be on the job site to apply the knowledge, and skills learned while in their program to the world of work. This is a learning experience, and students will not be used as replacement or regular employees.  Students may or may not be paid for their internship. Internships will be coordinated and monitored by the program coordinator/lead instructor to ensure that the expected learning outcomes are achieved.