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Instructor: Employment (2004) Justin Doyle 370,000 employees jdoyle@wactc.net (724) 746-2890 ext. 147 Projected Growth (2004-2014) Average (10-20%) Textbook: Masonry, Brick , and Block Construction - Ham. Projected Need (2004-2014) 42,000 additional employees Required Supplies Safety Glasses Uniform Wages and Trends: Leather Boots Median Wages (2004) $20.14 hourly $41,900 annually
Students will obtain education and skills to work as a mason. Emphasis is also placed on leadership skills and a strong work ethic.
This three-year instructional program prepares students in brick, block, stone, concrete, tuck pointing, and artificial stone construction. Students learn the types and sizes of masonry materials, various applications for materials, blueprint reading, masonry symbols, use of measuring instruments, leveling instruments, layout and design, bonds, hand tools, masonry equipment, mortar mixing, concrete mixing, estimation, practical problems in mathematics, preparation of material lists, masonry saw, tile saw, 14” dry cut saw, hammer drill, demolition, fireplaces, chimneys, barbecue fireplace, steps, walls, scaffold construction, etc.
Safety
Brick bondsBrick (various types)
Veneer
Block
Quoined corners
Stone
Arches
Corners
Masonry saw
Line Work
Mortar mixer
Piers
Tile saw
Windows
Concrete
Concrete block (sizes include 4”, 6”, 8”, & 12”)
PlasterBeldon Brick Company – Sugar Creek, OH
Mortar mixers
Collier Stone Company – Carnegie, PA
Donley Brick Company – Washington, PA
Russell Brothers – Washington, PA
Concrete mixers
Masonry saw
Builders level
Tile saw
Dry cut saw with diamond blade
Hammer drill
Demolition hammer
Scaffold and planksPA Skills Certificate
Residential Construction Academy (RCA)Community College of Allegheny County – Building Construction Technology; Construction Manager/Estimator
Post-Secondary Training Options
Community College of Allegheny County – Building Construction, Estimating, Supervision, or Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology – Masonry
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology – Masonry Construction Technology
Bricklayer Tile Setter Blocklayer Concrete Framework Concrete Flatwork Mason Laborer Stone Mason Tuck Pointer Brickyard Sales Pre-cast Installation
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Emergency and Protective Services | Health Assistant | Heating and Air Conditioning | Machine Shop | Masonry | Networking | Welding
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