MASONRY
COURSE SEQUENCE
12 credits required
for graduation
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Grade
9
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Grade
10 |
Grade
11 |
Grade
12 |
3
credits |
3
credits |
3
credits |
3
credits |
Exploratory and
Introduction to Masonry |
General
Masonry |
Residential
Masonry |
Residential/Commercial
Masonry |
Masonry
Course Descriptions
EXPLORATORY AND INTRODUCTION TO MASONRY (3 credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Please
see page 7 for more detail. Students deciding to enter the
field of masonry will be introduced to the basics of safety
and sanitation, as well the use and care of hand tools, power
tools and stationary equipment. The students will identify
basic tools and materials used in the masonry trade and are
introduced to opportunities and expectations in the masonry
field. They will demonstrate and practice mixing mortar,
laying masonry units true‑to‑line and jointing
masonry walls. Course safety is reinforced continually throughout
the course sequence. Technology-related reading, writing,
vocabulary, mathematics, blueprint reading and science are
integrated throughout the curriculum.
GENERAL MASONRY (3 credits)
In Grade 10, this program is designed to provide students
with theoretical information covering safety, including
power tool use, lifting procedures and Material Safety
Data Sheets. Students will set up a work area, mix mortar
to trade content and consistency, construct masonry lead
and pattern bond true to the line. Students will perform
both inside and outside production work as it relates to
the current curriculum. Technology-related reading, writing,
vocabulary, mathematics, blueprint reading and science
are integrated throughout the curriculum.
RESIDENTIAL MASONRY (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students will demonstrate theoretical competency
in general estimating of masonry materials, concrete footings,
paving applications, masonry steps, flue chimney building
codes, and various concrete applications. Students will
be able to identify structural components associated with
masonry using commercial prints. Students will demonstrate
the installation of pavers, masonry steps and concrete
flatwork, build a one-flue chimney and erect pipe staging.
Students will perform in-school and outside masonry production
projects for customers. Students reaching an acceptable
level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning
(WBL). Technology-related reading,
writing, vocabulary, mathematics, blueprint reading and
science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MASONRY (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students will continue with safety their primary
focus on the job site, including equipment knowledge,
such as ladder, scaffolding and harnessing. Students
will demonstrate competency in building codes, arch and
fireplace construction, fireplace history and the function
of a fireplace. Students will demonstrate the installation
of outdoor barbecues, masonry arches and basic fireplaces,
and building masonry projects from working drawings.
Students will demonstrate the ability to complete a job
application and interview and have entry-level job readiness
and trade skills. Students will perform both in-school
and outside masonry projects for customers as it relates
to the current curriculum and their skill level. Students
will demonstrate the ability to complete a job application
and interview and to perform entry-level job readiness
and trade skills. . Students reaching an acceptable
level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning
(WBL). Each student will take
the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
(NOCTI) exam, which is a performance-based test Technology-related
reading, writing, vocabulary, mathematics, blueprint
reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be
able to pursue a two year or a four year engineering
degree. Students can obtain immediate
employment in the masonry field. Employment opportunities
include: concrete installations;
brick and block installation; concrete forms installation;
construction laborer; fireplace installations; stone,
brick and block walls; stone and brick patio installation;
retaining wall installations; and tile installations
(wall and floor).
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