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Masonry
Masons build durable
surfaces and structures with block, brick, stone and
concrete. This course emphasizes hands-on experience
building masonry structures in the shop area.
Applicants for this course must have completed ninth
grade. During this three year program, students will
be introduced to a variety of masonry methods and
materials to prepare them to enter any aspect of the
trade. They will also learn how to estimate the
material required for various jobs.
MASONRY ORIENTATION
& SAFETY - 1cr
Includes all masonry materials and the terminology
needed to work in the masonry trade. Safety is
stressed, emphasizing every skill from stacking
brick to mixing mortar in a mechanical mixer.
BASIC BRICK MASONRY - 1cr
Beginner masons spread
mortar, apply mortar to the ends of brick and lay
brick. Projects include brick corners, brick walls
and brick piers. Students are challenged to build
each structure level plumb and straight. Students
design and build a personal project before
completing this course.
BASIC BLOCK MASONRY - 1cr
Students will build
concrete masonry units. Demonstration projects will
include corners and walls. Included is trade
terminology associated with block masonry.
BONDING BLOCK MASONRY - 1cr
Understanding size and
shape of concrete masonry units. Demonstrate how to
pattern bond block so corners will have the proper
cuts to build corners as specified by the plans. The
safe use of power tools and hand tools for cutting
block is emphasized.
BONDING BRICK MASONRY - 1cr
Use of six different
brick positions to construct patterns and designs
for brick walls. Includes proper mortar mixes for
bonding brick with other construction material.
Demonstrate construction of brick corners and walls
using the different patterns and brick positions.
CONCRETE - 1cr
Work with concrete in the
preparing, placing, finishing and curing stages of a
job. Demonstrations include porches, sidewalks,
footing, patios and driveways. Includes forms
necessary to support concrete during an actual
concrete pour. Tools for the finishing process of
concrete surfaces will be discussed and used in
projects.
ADVANCED BLOCK MASONRY - 1cr
Includes terms, definitions and methods
of construction practices related to advanced block
masonry. Topics include mortar mixes, their
strengths and uses, reinforcement of masonry walls,
cleaning masonry walls, and estimating masonry
supplies and materials. ADVANCED BRICK
MASONRY - 1cr
The focus of this course is to provide students with
a knowledge of advanced brick masonry. Students will
be expected to know terms and definitions related to
types of advanced work being covered. Some topics to
be covered include decorative walls, chimney
construction, working from scaffolding and mortar
mixes.
ELECTIVES
FIREPLACE CONSTRUCTION - 1cr
Terms and definitions
important to safe fireplace construction. Design and
build a masonry fireplace from footer to cap. Topics
include unit type fireplace construction and
estimating the materials for fireplace construction
CERAMIC TILE - .5cr
Residential thin set
methods for tile installation including terms and
definitions. Topics include laying wall tile, floor
tile, and exterior applications for tile
installation.
CARPENTRY APPLICATION - .5cr
An introduction to
carpentry methods and construction practices related
to hand tool safety, power tool use and proper use
of fastening tools in the construction of various
projects.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - .5cr
Includes the hardware
components of a computer, graphic illustrator for
drawing masonry projects, and spread sheet use for
estimating and record keeping.
ELDORADO STONE - .5cr
Work with different types
of Eldorado stone. Apply stone to a wood frame
structure and masonry walls. Topics include
procedures for finishing joints between the stone.
WORK-BASED LEARNING: SHADOWING
-.5cr
A method of training where the students
work with a contractor for three (3) weeks without
pay. The student learner works closely with the
contractor on tasks or competencies that were
previously studied at school.
INSTRUCTORS:
Hugh Dougherty
Voc. II, Temple
University
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