William Salmon, Instructor
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Masonry 1, 2 & 3
Masonry 1 is an instructional program designed to encourage students to understand the history of masonry. Students will be able to identify commonly used power tools of the construction trade, use power tools safely, and explain how to maintain power tools properly, explain the importance of the HazCom (Hazard Communication Standard) requirement and MSDs (Material Safety Data Sheets).
CREDIT: 2 Carnegie units Masonry 2 program offers instruction in mixing mortar setting up a work station and safety using scaffold, laying various sizes of blocks and brick to the line, and leads to corner. Students will benefit from instructions in constructing and repairing walls, partitions, arches, fireplaces, floors, and walks. CREDIT: 2 Carnegie units Masonry 3 students will recognize and identify basic blueprint terms, components, and symbols, relate information on blueprints to actual locations on the print., recognize different classifications of drawings and Interpret and use drawing dimensions. Understand the organization of residential plans and drawings. Identify and explain the characteristics, uses, and installation techniques for brick pavers, lay out and construct steps, patios, and decks made from masonry units. CREDIT: 2 Carnegie units UNIT A: INTRODUCTION TO MASONRY 1. Discuss the history of masonry. 2. Describe modern masonry materials and methods. 3. Explain career ladders and advancement possibilities in masonry work. 4. Describe the skills, attitudes, and abilities needed to work as a mason. 5. State the safety precautions that must be practiced at a work site, including the following: Safety practices Fall-protection procedures Forklift-safety operations 6. Perform the following basic bricklaying procedures: Mixing of mortar Laying a mortar bed Laying bricks 7. Put on eye protection, respiratory protection, and a safety harness. 8. Use the correct procedures for fueling and starting a gasoline-powered tool. UNIT B: MASONRY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 1. Identify and name the tools used in performing masonry work. 2. Identify and name the equipment used in performing masonry work. 3. Describe how each tool is used. 4. Describe how the equipment is used. 5. Associate trade terms with the appropriate tools and equipment. 6. Demonstrate the correct procedures for assembling and disassembling scaffolding according to federal safety regulations, under the supervision of a competent person. UNIT C: MEASUREMENTS, DRAWINGS, AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. Work with denominate numbers. 2. Read a mason’s measure. 3. Convert measurements in the U.S. Customary (English) system into their metric equivalents. 4. Recognize, identify, and calculate areas, circumferences, and volumes of basic geometric shapes. 5. Identify the basic parts of a set of drawings. 6. Discuss the different types of specifications used in the building industry and the sections that pertain to masonry. |