Masonry
Curriculum Description
Stonemasonry happens to be one of those professions that was one of the first in the history of construction . It is very much regarded as a traditional skill . Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar ; the term masonry can also refer to the units themselves . The common materials of masonry construction are brick , stone , marble , granite , travertine , limestone , cast stone , concrete block , glass block , stucco tile and cob .
Masonry students at CATS become versed in all aspects of the job including proper handling of tools , job site safety , fundamentals of brick laying , and advanced building skills . Students will get instruction both in the classroom and hands-on experience building in the field .
Masonry is part of our overall Construction Trades curriculum .
Course Requirements
General Education Required Courses
• English - 4 credits
• Math - 4 credits
• Science - 3 credits , must include Basic Anatomy
• Social Studies - 4 credits
• Health & Physical Education - 1 credit
• World Languages - 2 credits ( required if NC college bound )
• Electives - 4 credits in any other subject area
Certificate Required Courses
• Principles of Business & Finance
• Drafting I
• Drafting II - Architecture
• Intro to Carptentry & Carpentry I
• Carptentry II & III
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