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Bricklayer - Certificate of Journeyman Status

College of Southern Nevada

Short-Term Certificate

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Dates

Since Feb 2014

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146-1164

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 47-2021.00

Skills

CoordinationCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisTime Management

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMathematicsEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityProduction and Processing

Abilities

Trunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityStatic StrengthNear VisionVisualizationMultilimb CoordinationDynamic StrengthInformation Ordering

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.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareProject management softwareAccounting softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adhesive trowelsAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAngle grindersBlock and tackle equipmentBolt cuttersBosun chairsBracing equipmentBrick bolstersBrick hammersBrick jointersBrick setsBrick spacing rulersBrick tongs

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-2021.00Brickmasons and Blockmasonstitle_inference$60,800 median$95,560 top+3.1%240
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Complex layout measurements — execute independently using plumb bobs, levels, and laser instruments to establish precise reference points on large-scale commercial masonry projects.
  • Non-standard brick and block cuts — plan and execute using power saws and specialist tools to meet architectural specifications on intricate or curved wall designs.
  • Multi-course corner construction — build accurate corner pyramids and set corner poles autonomously to ensure structural alignment on complex multi-story masonry installations.
  • Blueprints and construction drawings — interpret across full project scope to calculate material orders, course sequences, and structural requirements without supervision.
  • Mortar consistency and application — assess and adjust to environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity to maintain bond quality on varied job sites.
  • Quality control inspections — conduct on completed masonry sections, identifying and correcting deviations from specification before project handoff.
  • Fastening methods including torch welding, anchor holes, and wire clamps — select and apply based on structural requirements for diverse wall and facade systems.
  • Non-routine joint and surface finishing — troubleshoot and resolve aesthetic and structural defects on complex masonry work using advanced jointing and troweling techniques.
  • Project material estimation — calculate brick, block, mortar, and accessory quantities independently for full-scope masonry projects using drawings and site measurements.
  • Coordination with other trades — communicate technical masonry requirements clearly to carpenters, electricians, and site supervisors to maintain project schedule on active construction sites.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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