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Masonry Diploma (MA12)  Diploma

Program Description:

The Masonry program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the masonry profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of masonry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a masonry diploma which qualifies them as a one year apprentice brick and block mason or as a one year apprentice tile setter.

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Entrance date: Each semester

Program admission requirements:

Minimum Test Scores

ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION – Reading 224 ACCUPLACER- Sentence Skills 60
Writing 236 Reading Comprehension 55
Arithmetic 229

High School diploma or equivalent required for graduation.

Credits Required for Graduation: 41

Length of Program: 3 Terms

Curriculum Outline (41 hours)
Basic Skills Courses 8 Credits 8
ENGL 1010

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

 3
MATH 1012

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.

 3
EMPL 1000

Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

 2
Occupational Courses 22 Credits 22
COFC 1080

This course introduces

4
COFC 1050

This course introduces the reading and interpretation of prints and architectural drawings for all of the construction trades. Topics include types of plans, scales, specifications, conventions, and schedules.

 3
COFC 1050

This course introduces the reading and interpretation of prints and architectural drawings for all of the construction trades. Topics include types of plans, scales, specifications, conventions, and schedules.

 3
MSNR 1005

This course provides an orientation to the masonry field and places importance on practices necessary for general safety, use of tools, materials, and equipment. Basic bricklaying skills are emphasized and practiced to ensure competency. Topics include safety procedures, materials equipment needed, materials estimation, mortar mixing, butter brick and block, and cut masonry units.

 4
MSNR 1010

This course provides competency in creating basic bonds and patterns, and developing additional skills in laying out corners, leads, and jambs. Topics include basic structural bonds and patterns, corner layout, lead development, and jamb construction.

 4
MSNR 1020

This course is designed to present wall types, methods, and techniques for laying masonry units to the line and correct spacing. In addition, techniques for pointing, cleaning, and caulking will be discussed. Topics include wall types, methods, and techniques, pointing, cleaning, and caulking.

 4
XXXX xxxxOccupationally Related Elective 3 hrs 3
Select one of the Following Specializations-11 Credits 11
Brick and Block Mason Specialization - 8B12 11
MSNR 2105

This course introduces methods for site layout and techniques for construction of footings and foundations to include moisture control. Instruction also emphasizes skills for planning and building various types of masonry walls using reinforcement and finishing techniques. Topics include site layout, footings, foundations, columns and piers, waterproofing, pilasters, expansion and control joints, and flashings and parapets.

 4
MSNR 2205

This course provides instruction in the design and construction of fireplaces, chimneys, and selected ornamental structures. Topics include the fireplace types and design, fireplace inserts, mantle and hearth design, chimney types, and ornamental structure materials and techniques.

 4
MSNR 2500

This course will provide the necessary professional development opportunity to support and enhance the students mastery of masonry theory and skills. Emphasis will be placed on attaining development levels equivalent to that of a one year apprentice mason. The requirements for this course may be met in an approved industrial internship environment, or in a combination of an approved industrial internship environment and laboratory setting. Topics will include all of the basic skills identified in all occupational course work.

 3
Tile Setter Specialization - 8TS2 11
MSNR 2110

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for students to master tile setting skills. General topics include an orientation to tiling, general safety precautions, tiling tools, equipment, and materials, surface preparation procedures, and tile mortar mixes and applications.

 4
MSNR 2210

This course is designed to expand knowledge and skills introduced in Tile Setting I. Emphasis is placed on additional hands-on experience to develop mastery level skills. Topics include laying out, cutting, and fitting tile, grouting, cleaning and curing tile, and setting tile and accessories on floors and walls.

 4
MSNR 2500

This course will provide the necessary professional development opportunity to support and enhance the students mastery of masonry theory and skills. Emphasis will be placed on attaining development levels equivalent to that of a one year apprentice mason. The requirements for this course may be met in an approved industrial internship environment, or in a combination of an approved industrial internship environment and laboratory setting. Topics will include all of the basic skills identified in all occupational course work.

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