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Masonry (CER-MSR)

Coastal Alabama Community College

Certificate

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This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study; therefore, it is not subject to the terms and conditions of Alabama Transfers state transfer and articulation reporting system.

Credits

52 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

CoordinationCritical ThinkingActive ListeningOperations MonitoringTime ManagementSpeakingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMathematicsEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityProduction and ProcessingDesignMechanicalCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Trunk StrengthArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityStatic StrengthNear VisionVisualizationMultilimb CoordinationInformation OrderingExtent FlexibilityDynamic StrengthProblem SensitivityStamina

Tasks

  • Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and lev
  • Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of brick
  • Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
  • Use drone technology to inspect and assess the condition of tall structures.
  • Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
  • Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
  • Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareProject management softwareAccounting softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareAccess softwareWeb platform development software

Tools

Adhesive trowelsAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAngle grindersBlock and tackle equipmentBolt cuttersBosun chairsBracing equipmentBrick bolstersBrick hammersBrick jointersBrick setsBrick spacing rulersBrick tongs12 pound sledge hammers16 pound sledge hammers8 pound sledge hammersAngle chiselsBoom liftsBush hammersButtering trowelsCable winchesCape chiselsCarry clampsChipping hammersCircular sawsClaw hammers

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Brickmasons and Blockmasons47-2021.00
  • Stonemasons47-2022.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Reference points and layout guidelines — measure and mark independently using plumb bobs and levels on routine residential or light commercial masonry jobs.
  • Mortar and bonding mixtures — apply and smooth over work surfaces with consistent coverage on standard wall construction projects with minimal oversight.
  • Bricks, tiles, and blocks — cut and shape to required dimensions using trowel, hammer, or power saw on familiar job types without close direction.
  • Vertical and horizontal course alignment — calculate and verify using established angles and layout methods across routine masonry assignments.
  • Corner pyramids and corner poles — construct and set in plumb position independently to establish accurate layout guides on standard building projects.
  • Blueprint specifications — interpret without assistance to determine material requirements and course layouts for moderately complex masonry tasks.
  • Mortar joints — finish with jointing tools to produce sealed, uniform appearance consistently across typical wall and paving installations.
  • Wire clamps, anchor holes, and cement — use to fasten brick and block materials to existing structures in familiar construction environments.
  • Time and task sequencing — manage daily work activities to meet project milestones on multi-phase masonry jobs with reduced supervisory input.
  • Material usage and waste — monitor during construction to flag discrepancies and adjust quantities on active job sites.

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