Masonry
46.0101 MASON/MASONRY
(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)
The Masonry Program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the laying and/or setting of brick, concrete block, glass block, hard tile, marble and related materials using trowels, levels, hammers, chisels and other hand tools. The masonry curriculum combines classroom and practical learning experience including projects. The Program consists of a list of PDE required tasks and additional local or value added tasks.
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Specialized Equipment: |
Related Occupations /Employment Opportunities: |
Personal Qualifications: |
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Trowels Levels Hammers and Chisels Jointers Diamond Blade Saws Spacing Rulers Mortar Mixers Hydraulic Cutters Bull Floats |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons Tile and Marble Setters Segmental Pavers Cement Mason and Concrete Finishers First-line Supervisors and Managers/Supervisors- Construction Trade Workers |
Ability to Work Independently and in a Team Creativity Patience Communication Skills |
CAREERS:
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Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
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Stonemasons |
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Tile and Marble Setters |
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Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
Certifications available to qualified students:
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Industry Certification |
Provider Name |
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CareerSafe/OSHA |
Texas Engineering Extension Service |
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Pennsylvania Builders Association Skills Certificate |
Pennsylvania Builders Association |