Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 – Describe modern masonry materials and techniques.
- Explain how concrete masonry units (CMUs or block) are used in construction.
- Explain how clay masonry units (brick) are used in construction.
- Explain how stone is used in construction.
- Describe how mortar and grout are used in masonry construction.
- Describe how wall structures are created using masonry units.
Learning Objective 2 – Recognize the basic safety precautions when working with masonry materials.
- List basic safety practices.
- Describe personal protective equipment used in masonry.
Learning Objective 3 – Explain how to mix mortar and lay masonry units.
- Explain how to mix mortar.
- Describe how to lay masonry units.
Learning Objective 4 – Describe the skills, attitudes, and abilities needed to be a successful mason.
- Identify the skills of a successful mason.
- Identify the attitudes of a successful mason.
- Identify the abilities of a successful mason.
- Explore career ladders and advancement possibilities in masonry.
Learning Objective 5 – Summarize how to be connected to the industry through an organization like SkillsUSA.
- Understand the program, curriculum, and SkillsUSA championships.
- Understand SkillsUSA membership.
- Understand the National Program of Work Standards.
Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 2) – Put on eye protection and respiratory protection.
Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 3) – Properly mix mortar by hand. Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective
Course Session
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