| Bricklayers or brickmasons are craftspersons
who construct and repair walls, partitions, arches, fireplaces,
chimneys, and other structures from brick, block, concrete, and
glazed tile. They must be able to lay out jobs, read blueprints
and estimate materials and cost. Knowledge of mortar, cement, and
other bonding agents is important to workers in this skilled trade.
In this course, you will gain skills and experience
with trowels, jointers, hammers, levels, gauge line, and squares.You
will
learn about
the cutting, chipping and laying of brick and concrete block,
the mixing and spreading of mortar and other bonding agents,
and the cutting and laying of ceramic tiles.
What
you will need
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team
Communication skills
Problem solving/
troubleshooting skills
Ability to work
under pressure
Artistic ability/creativity
Patience
Endurance
Credits
you can earn
Pennsylvania
College
of Technology
12 credits (maximum)
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What
you will learn
Understanding mortar
Understanding job layout
and estimation
Learn use of tools
and equipment
Demonstrate methods
of construction
Fireplace construction
Tile setting
Working with concrete
Employment skills
details
Career
possibilities
Block Mason
Block Mason Helper
Brick Mason
Brick Mason Helper
Tile & Marble Setter Helper
Career
possibilities with additional
education
Contractor
Estimator
Masonry Instructor
Earning
potential
Bricklayer
$480-920/week
Cement Mason
$480-920/week |