Masonry III
Students build on skills introduced in Masonry I to use tools, equipment, and machinery according to manufacturer guidelines and federal, state, and local regulations. Students will differentiate and select mortar, apply mathematical concepts, interpret blueprints used in masonry, and complete advanced projects laying masonry units (brick and block). Students focus on problem-solving and employability skills while performing hands-on, entry-level brick and block masonry tasks. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Class Size Regulation
The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
- College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+)
- Construction Masonry–Block Assessment
- Construction Masonry–Brick Assessment
- Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills Assessment
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Assessments
- Masonry Level One Assessment
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- Professional Communications Certification Examination
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 119021 | Construction Managers | No |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Construction |
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| Design/Pre-Construction |
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| Maintenance/Operations |
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