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The Masonry program utilizes a specialized lab and classroom for practical learning. The program includes mixing cement and concrete materials; setting and laying blocks, brick, chimney blocks, and ornamental brickwork. Practice includes laying masonry units to the line; erecting walls, chimneys, brick and block piers, brick arches, plastering, stone veneer work; and an actual working fireplace.
Students will learn how to square and build foundations, as well as form and pour concrete. Basic skill development in the use of trowels, brick rules, levels, transits, and blueprint reading will be emphasized.
Topics of Study:
| Personal Safety |
Block to the Line |
| Job Site Safety |
Brick Leads |
| Mixing Mortar |
Brick Corners |
| Mixing Concrete |
Brick to the Line |
| Use of Hand Tools |
Plastering Applications |
| Block Leads |
Stone Veneer Walls |
| Block Corners |
Brick Pavers |
Post-Secondary Options:
Pennsylvania College of Technology, for Masonry Training.
Pennsylvania Bricklayers Local Union No. 5
Career Opportunities :
Bricklayer
Block Mason
Cement Finisher
Mason Tender
Business Owner
Union Bricklayer
Co-Op- Opportunities:
Concrete Step Units
Knowlton & Sons Masonry
Warnowski Stone Co.
Perry Construction Co.
