Masonry

• Brickmason / Blockmason
• Tile and Stone Setters
• Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

(Confused?  Then try this CAREER SITE)

Student Spotlight & Videos (caution: third-party content):

• Masonry Time Lapse- Making a BBQ
• Carpentry and Masonry Techniques

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS  

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Student can obtain their OSHA-10 Certification and their Academic Craft Core Skills Certification.  Certification shows that you have the skills and knowledge for your career field.  This adds value to a student's high school experience by allowing them to have proof of their abilities that would take time and money AFTER they graduate.

  CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and become certified by OSHA.  This shows employers you are trained in construction and have the skills the industry is looking for in masonry.  These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business. 

he National Center for Construction Education and Research
From their website, "Our vision is to be universally recognized by industry and government as the training, assessment, certification and career development standard for construction and maintenance craft professionals."

Penn College of Technology, Frederick Community College, The Community Colleges of Baltimore County, and Northwest Ohio University
These colleges have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor.  These requirements are reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in classes at that institution.  Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL  
In accordance with federal and state regulations, each program is supported by a Professional Advisory Counsel composed of local business leaders and educational institutions. This group convenes periodically to review the program's curriculum and resources, ensuring alignment with current trends in technology and skills. Their guidance helps prepare students for the evolving career demands of the industry.

• Brick and block masonry tools
• Mortar mixers
• Masonry saws
• Concrete mixers
• Laser levels and layout tools
• Scaffolding systems
• Trowels, jointers, and finishing tools
• Concrete vibrators
• Core drills and masonry drills
• Safety equipment and professional PPE

Masonry

Students learn to construct interior and exterior walls, columns, doorways, window openings, fireplaces, chimneys, foundations, patios, and sidewalks from brick, concrete block and stone.  They learn to mix/ spread mortar, set-up scaffolding, read blueprints and plans, and estimate materials needed for a project. Students are also trained to lay-out buildings on footings and establish grades using a surveying transit.  Students also create stonework & explore tile installation. Masonry is associated with the ABC apprenticeship program.  Upon completion of the program, students are qualified for full-time employment in the construction field.

Major Topics

• Arches
• Brick Veneering
• Building Block Leads or Corners
• Chimneys and Fireplaces
• Foundations and Footings
• Masonry Supports and Bearings
• Steps and Brick Paving
• Stone Work