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Masonry/Building Trades

Wallace Community College Selma

Short-Term Certificate

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Masonry/Building Trades Short-Term Certificate prepares students for careers as masons and construction tradespeople. Coursework covers blueprint reading, masonry techniques, mortars, building codes, and project management.

Credits

24 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

CoordinationCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMathematicsDesignEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityProduction and ProcessingMechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Trunk StrengthArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityNear VisionVisualizationInformation OrderingStatic StrengthMultilimb CoordinationProblem SensitivityExtent FlexibilityDynamic StrengthStaminaFinger DexterityDeductive ReasoningOral Comprehension

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.
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  • Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails,
  • Use drones for site surveying and to inspect hard-to-reach areas of a structure.

Technology

Project management softwareAccounting softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareAccess softwareWeb platform development softwareComputer aided design CAD 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 hammersA-frame levelsAuger bits

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SupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Brickmasons and Blockmasons47-2021.00
  • Stonemasons47-2022.00
  • Carpenters47-2031.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Plumb bobs and levels — identify and handle under direct supervision when marking reference points on a residential job site.
  • Mortar mixing ratios — follow prescribed guidelines to prepare and apply basic mortar under journeyman oversight on entry-level masonry tasks.
  • Brick-cutting tools including hammer and trowel edge — use to break bricks to approximate size under close direction on a supervised work crew.
  • Basic guidelines and chalk lines — set up and follow to maintain course alignment when laying initial rows of brick under direct instruction.
  • Blueprint diagrams — read with supervisor assistance to identify basic dimensions and material quantities for a small masonry project.
  • Excess mortar — remove from joints using hand tools and trowels under direct guidance to maintain a clean work surface.
  • Corner poles — assist in fastening and holding in position while a journeyman establishes plumb alignment on a construction site.
  • Safety protocols for masonry work sites — observe and comply with under direct supervision to support a safe working environment.
  • Hand trowels and jointing tools — practice smoothing and finishing mortar joints under step-by-step instruction on training projects.
  • Material counts for brick and block — assist in tallying and organizing based on supervisor-provided specifications at a job site staging area.

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.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
55%