Masonry: Citation (Foundation)
Description
In this 20 week program students will acquire training for employment as an apprentice Mason (Bricklayer). Masons work with brick, concrete and glass block, terra cotta and stone. Work can be as simple as laying a wall or as complex as installing an ornate exterior on a high-rise building. Masons work outside and the work is very physical. Masons use power and hand tools, and material moving equipment. Masons also read blueprints, building codes, industry safety requirements, and guidelines for handling hazardous materials. Hands-on shop experience is the basis on which skills are developed in the program.
Students who complete the Masonry Foundation program are eligible for credit for first level of apprenticeship in-school technical training, as well as 400 work-based hours toward completion of the Manson (Bricklayer) apprenticeship program. Additional information is available on our program website at kwantlen.ca/trades/masonry.
Since this is a Red Seal trade, additional information is available at the Red Seal website.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to Kwantlen's General university admission requirements, the following program admission requirements apply:
- Interview with instructor
- Satisfactory physical health
- Adequate reading comprehension and math skills as assessed by Kwantlen
Students with mental or physical impairments, who may require program or practicum accommodations, should contact the Program Coordinator to 604.598.6124 to discuss required skills and competencies, and a Disability Advisor to 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
Content
- Bricklaying
- Scaffolding
- Bonds and bond patterns; wall structures, terminology, corner layout and construction
- Interpretation of blueprints and working drawings of the construction industry
- Estimation procedures
- Interpretation of specifications
- Walls; solid, hollow, cavity, veneered, composite, reinforced and retaining
- Columns, piers and pilasters in brick and block
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Required Courses: |
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| MSRY 1001 | History and Communication | 1.5 credits | |
| MSRY 1005 | First Aid and Safety in the Masonry Trade | 2.5 credits | |
| MSRY 1010 | Materials in the Masonry Trade | 3 credits | |
| MSRY 1015 | Mortar, Grout and Layout and Construction in Brick Masonry | 2 credits | |
| MSRY 1020 | Hand Tools | 3 credits | |
| MSRY 1025 | Power Tools and Related Equipment | 3 credits | |
| MSRY 1030 | Basic Blueprint Reading, Estimating and Layout | 3 credits | |
Note: Students must achieve 70% (B-) or better in practical exams and assignments.
Other Information
Special Equipment
Students will require appropriate safety wear (including shoes with steel toe construction, steel shanks, and ankle support) in conformance with Workers' Compensation Board regulations.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Masonry.
Upon successful completion, Kwantlen will also report your technical training completion information to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) in order for the ITA to determine credit towards your designated apprenticeship.
