Open the door to a successful career in construction with our comprehensive Masonry
Fundamentals microcredential, which provides the essential knowledge and practical
expertise required for entry-level positions in commercial and residential construction.
The program seamlessly navigates through various concrete, block (CMU), and brick
construction methods, ensuring you’re prepared to tackle any project. With its emphasis
on hands-on experience and crucial safety procedures, this microcredential will prepare
you to confidently step onto construction sites, ready to contribute effectively and
safely to any team.
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This course introduces the fundamental concepts of concrete construction. Topics include
theory of concrete design, construction methods and materials, tools, foundations,
walls, and flat work. Hands-on experience and safety procedures are emphasized.
Masonry 2CB1223 cr.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of block masonry construction. Topics
include the history, development, and manufacturing of mortar and block, mixing mortar,
laying block, and the use and care of tools and scaffolding. Hands-on experience and
safety procedures are emphasized.
Masonry 3CB1234 cr.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of brick masonry construction. Topics
include the history, development, and manufacturing of brick, mixing mortar, bonding,
corners, laying brick masonry for fireplaces, chimneys and arches, and the use and
care of tools and scaffolding. Hands-on experience and safety procedures are emphasized.
Blueprint Reading (Construction Trades)CB1263 cr.
This course provides an introduction to architectural working drawings. Topics include
background principles, residential working drawings, specifications, and reading the
working drawing of a small structure.