Copyright: 2025

Virginia Assignment Code: 8513

Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 280

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: 8512

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Course Description:

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.

Note:

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.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/architecture-construction/19375/