Masonry is more than bricks and mortar. It’s creativity, innovation and design on a supersized scale. In this program you’ll learn foundational elements for residential and commercial construction projects using a variety of bricks and blocks. In addition to focusing on the basics of bricklaying, you’ll also learn how to create landscape and outdoor living spaces that include fireplaces and outdoor kitchen ovens. Roll your sleeves up and get ready to mix some mortar!
Get out of the classroom and into the real world with projects such as:
Use the skills you’ll learn in this program to find a career you’ll love. Possibilities include:
Construction Core
120
Introduction to Masonry
60
Masonry Tools & Equipment
30
Measurements, Drawings & Specifications
30
Mortars & Grouts
15
Masonry Units & Installation Techniques
90
Residential Plans & Drawing Interpretation
15
Residential Masonry
60
Grout and Other Reinforcements
15
Construction Techniques & Moisture Control
30
Placing and Finishing Concrete
60
Stone Masonry
90
Total
615
WorkKeys®, an assessment tool from the ACT® organization, measures skills employers have identified as critical to job success in their industry and are used in hiring and promoting employees. Students are able to earn the ACT®-issued National Career Readiness Certificate by meeting the score requirements for their job field on three WorkKeys® assessments.
Matching the right employees with the right job creates employee job satisfaction, increased self-confidence and the best wages possible for the employee. The employer benefits with reduced turnover and training, increased productivity and overall company success. To learn about the WorkKeys® scores needed for your future career field visit Job Profiles.
The required WorkKeys scores for this career major are:
Applied Math – 3
Workplace Documents – 3
Graphic Literacy – 4
In order to be successful in a career, students will need to meet all technical and academic standards related to their career of choice at Meridian. Meridian offers rigorous programs of study designed in cooperation with business and industry to ensure students are fully prepared for the demands of the workplace.
When a student completes all standards as set forth in their program of study, they will be considered a graduate of Meridian and receive the Career Ready Credential. Students who do not meet these standards will not be considered graduates of Meridian. Students should have:
Students earning a Career Ready Credential may also earn the Postsecondary Ready Endorsement, Citizenship Ready Endorsement and the National Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).
Apply for admission as a high school student. Apply for admission as an adult. Contact the Career Planning Center with questions at 405.377.3333.