This course is designed for those seeking to learn the basic principals and installation techniques of brick and block masonry. The course will prepare you for an entry-level job in this field. Emphasis will be placed on safety at the jobsite, proper use of tools and equipment, and the vocabulary necessary to follow your supervisor's instructions, plan specifications, or blueprints.

Only those individuals who complete the course and pass the written examination will be eligible to apply for certificaiton. (see testing times and locations).

Course Includes:

Basic Bricklaying

Masonry Processes

Mortar Mixes and Their Uses

Reading Masonry Diagrams and Blueprints

Basics of Structural Masonry

Cleaning Pointing and Caulking

Masonry Tools and Equipment

Stonework and Other Surfaces

Fireplaces and Chimneys

Block Walls

Stone Walls

Glass Brick Construction

Serpentine Masonry

Working With Veneers

Basic Historic Masonry Repointing

Steel Reinforcing

Dry Set Installations

Foundations

Estimating Materials

Safety on the Job

Professional Ethics