Thomas Edison High School of Technology

Students participating in the Masonry program learn the proper techniques for laying brick and block in a variety of patterns and configurations. Students gain practical work experience at the student-built house project by completing the brickwork, fireplaces, and walkways. They learn to lay out buildings and establish grades using a builder's transit level. Students are also trained to read blueprints and estimate materials needed to complete a project. Integrated into the program are applied mathematical principles that are used in estimation, weight load calculations, and volume and proportioning of various materials used in the masonry industry. The ability to work accurately and carefully, communicate effectively, and follow directions is essential in this field.

Utilize a surveying transit to accurately locate structures and elevations
Estimate the materials and labor costs for constructions projects
Mix mortar using the proper proportions for masonry projects
Lay brick and block to build structures
Read and interpret blueprints
Design and lay out brick and concrete block structures

Functional reading level
Good fine motor skills
Ability to process spoken directions
Basic measurement skills
Ability to calculate area, and colume; multiply whole numbers; add or subtract fractions
Ablity to maintain attentions to task
Willingness to work outdoors and get dirty
Positive work ethic needed for independent work at house building site

Brick layer apprentice
Stone mason apprentice
Cement mason apprentice
Brick tender
Tile layer
Cement finisher
Apprenticeship training programs are usually sponsored by local contractor or by local unions

First year: 3.0 credits
Second year: 3.0 credits
Masonry Internship: 0.5 credits
Career Development Program Completer: 4.0 credits required

First year: 556792-1A / 556892-1B
Second year: 556592-2A / 556692-2B
Masonry Internship: 571492

$2.50 Safety glasses
$2.50 Hard hats
$25.00 NCCER National Registry
$15.00 Skills USA Membership