Title: Masonry I (17008-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Applying Basic Safety Standards (Core Safety)
  Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements.
  Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  Maintain a safe working environment.
  Explain safe working practices around electrical hazards.
  Identify emergency first-aid procedures.
  Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.
  Inspect course-specific hand and power tools to visually identify defects.
  Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.
  Demonstrate safe laddering techniques.
  Demonstrate safe scaffolding techniques.
  Report personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority.
  Earn the construction industry OSHA 10 card.
  Pass a safety exam for lab/site safety and the use of tools and equipment specific to masonry.
Using Hand and Power Tools
  Identify hand tools and power tools in masonry.
  Maintain hand and power tools.
Applying Mathematics
  Demonstrate how to work with whole numbers.
  Demonstrate how to work with fractions.
  Demonstrate how to work with decimals.
  Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  Convert measurements between U.S. customary units and metric units of measurement.
  Identify the geometric formulas for shapes common to masonry.
Reading Blueprints
  Identify basic blueprint terms, components, and symbols.
  Identify the purpose of specifications, standards, and codes used in the building industry and the sections that pertain to masonry.
Identifying and Mixing Masonry Mortars
  Mix masonry mortars manually.
  Describe the ingredients and types of mortar.
  (Optional) Describe properties of plastic and hardened mortar.
  Mix masonry mortars, using a motorized mixer.
  Identify the common problems found in mortar application and their solutions.
Performing Entry-Level Brick Masonry
  Spread mortar.
  Identify the six brick positions.
  Apply head joints.
  Bond a brick wall.
  Lay a stretcher course.
  Attach a line.
  Lay running bond wall to the line.
  Gauge masonry wall with mason's scales.
  Gauge masonry wall with story pole.
  Strike joints.
  Build a rack-back lead.
  Build a straight lead (brick jamb).
  Build corners.
  Build rectangular brick columns.
  Identify types and sizes of brick.
Laying Brick Positions and Bonds
  (Optional) Lay an American/common bond pattern.
  (Optional) Lay a stack bond pattern.
  Lay a soldier course.
  Lay a rowlock course.
Laying Concrete Masonry Units
  Identify block sizes.
  Spread mortar on block.
  Apply head joints (block).
  Lay out a block wall.
  Lay block to the line.
  Gauge block walls.
  Describe how to install masonry reinforcement and accessories.
  Describe ways to cut concrete masonry units and brick.
Performing Residential Masonry
  Construct brick veneer wall.
  (Optional) Form a corbel and racking.
Developing Employability Skills
  Investigate careers in the masonry field, using the Internet and other sources.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION (for instructors only; do not publish for students)
  Student Competency Records (SCR)
  8512 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8512 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8512 8513 8514 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf