Bricklaying Curriculum

Beloit Campus

The Bricklaying Program provides training for employment in the Masonry field. Students will gain knowledge and practical application of masonry cements, bonds and their construction use. Students may participate in an internship with local masonry employers to receive valuable on-the-job training. Upon successful completion of the program students will receive a Bricklaying Certificate.

Program Objectives

• Possess the knowledge to perform tasks appropriate for an entry-level mason.
• Demonstrate an understanding of personal and work characteristics that contribute to effective masonry job performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety hazards involved with the Masonry industry.
• Use appropriate mathematical data and reasoning skills required by the Masonry profession.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in relation to the Masonry field.
• Demonstrate appropriate human relations skills.

Curriculum below is for the One Year Certificate

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
FIRST SEMESTER:
BL-101	Safety/History & Modern Development of Brick	4
BL-104	Bonds (Sand, Lime & Cement)	5
BL-105	Types of Walls I	3
BL-106	Mathematics	1
BL-107	Blueprint Reading	1
	TOTAL	14
SECOND SEMESTER:
BL-102	Preliminary Considerations in Construction	5
BL-108	Estimating	1
BL-110	Types of Walls II	4
BL-111	Shop Practicum	2
or
BL-109	Internship	2
	TOTAL	12
	INTERNSHIP OPTION	12
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSES:
	Choose One MA (Math) Class	3
MA-100	Basic College Math (or)
MA-101	Business Math
SS-100	General Psychology	3
CIS-100	Computer Applications	3
	TOTAL	9
	Total Credit Hours	35

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Related resources

• The Building Construction Technology Program combines key components of four other programs. It is aimed at producing highly skilled individuals with the ability to perform multiple tasks related to the construction trades. This program gives students the option to select two of the following 9 month programs: Bricklaying, Carpentry, PHAC, and Residential Electricity. Upon successful completion of two programs and eighteen hours of General Education credits the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
  
  Please visit our Building Construction Technology curriculum page for more details.
  
  
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