1ST YEAR PROGRAM CONTENT STANDARDS AND
OBJECTIVES (CSO’s)
This course will introduce
students to the basic fundamentals in the masonry
industry. Students will become familiar with basic
tools, equipment and techniques used in masonry.
Standard 1: Identify, explore, and evaluate career
opportunities related to masonry. (1919.S.1)
Career Opportunities Objectives
Students will:
1919.1.1 Describe a variety of
careers related to masonry, and the training necessary
to be successful in those careers.
1919.1.2 Develop appropriate
attitudes and behaviors required to succeed in careers
in the field of masonry.
1919.1.3 Identify sources of
information about careers in masonry.
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of basic
blueprint reading. (1919.S.2)
Blueprint Reading Objectives
Students will:
1919.2.1 Interpret scale
drawings.
1919.2.2 Define terms,
abbreviations and symbols associated with basic
blueprint reading.
1919.2.3 Demonstrate knowledge
of specifications and codes.
Standard 3: Demonstrate safe work habits while
working with masonry materials and equipment.(1919.S.3)
Safe Work Habits Objectives
Students will:
1919.3.1 Identify and practice
safety rules used in the masonry lab.
1919.3.2 Complete a safety
checklist.
1919.3.3 Identify safety
practices related to the use of various hand and power
masonry tools.
Standard 4: Identify and properly use various hand
tools related to the masonry field. (1919.S.4)
Hand Tools Objectives
Students will:
1919.4.1 Identify and describe
various masonry tools, and demonstrate how to use them
properly.
1919.4.2 Explain the basic
rules concerning the care of masonry hand tools.
Standard 5: Demonstrate proper and safe use of
ladders and scaffolds. (1919.S.5)
Ladders and Scaffolds Objective
Students will:
1919.5.1 Identify basic types
of ladders and scaffolds and safely erect both using
proper placement and angle.
Standard 6: Describe various masonry units and the
manufacturing processes used to produce them.
(1919.S.6)
Masonry Units Objectives
Students will:
1919.6.1 Describe the
development of brick and how they are used today.
1919.6.2 Describe the methods
of block manufacturing from early times to present.
1919.6.3 Match the description
of various brick and block units to correct size of the
units.
1919.6.4 List the different
proportions and characteristics of brick.
Standard 7: Identify the different mortar types and
their characteristics. (1919.S.7)
Mortar Objectives
Students will:
1919.7.1 Identify the various
types of mortar used in masonry work.
1919.7.2 Describe admixtures
and their purpose in masonry work.
1919.7.3 Describe the causes
and prevention of efflorescence.
Standard 8: Interpret and read the various rules in
masonry work. (1919.S.8)
Masonry Objectives
Students will:
1919.8.1 Describe the purpose
of brick spacing and its purpose in spacing mortar
joints.
1919.8.2 Describe the purpose
of a modular rule and how it is used in relation to
modular construction.
Standard 9: Properly mix and spread mortar.
(1919.S.9)
Mortar Objectives
Students will:
1919.9.1 Define terms
associated with spreading mortar.
1919.9.2 Proportion mortar
ingredients for specific mixes, and mix to the proper
consistency using a mortar hoe and a power mortar
mixer.
1919.9.3 Identify different
methods of picking up mortar from a board and pan.
1919.9.4 Distinguish between
the correct and incorrect ways of holding a trowel and
properly spread mortar.
1919.9.5 Label head and bed
joints when given an illustration.
1919.9.6 Demonstrate the
ability to spread mortar on a 2x4.
This course will introduce
students to the basic fundamentals of laying foundations and
footings. Students will become familiar with basic tools,
equipment and techniques used to lay foundations and
footings.
Standard 1: Layout a foundation. (1917.S.1)
Foundation Objectives
Students will:
1917.1.1 Discuss the importance of
accuracy in foundation layout.
1917.1.2 Describe how to square a
foundation by finding the diagonal.
1917.1.3 Describe the important
features of a foundation.
1917.1.4 Name the parts of a
builders level and transit, and set up and adjust both
properly.
1917.1.5 Lay out and square a
foundation using a transit and the 6-8-10 method.
1917.1.6 Discuss the importance of
the location, installation and use of batter boards.
Standard 2: Layout a footer. (1917.S.2)
Footer Objectives
Students will:
1917.2.1 Discuss the size of
footings for various widths of block.
1917.2.2 Describe the two types of
footings used for a foundation.
1917.2.3 Describe the use of steel
reinforcement in concrete, and how a footing is placed and
cured.
1917.2.4 Describe how to estimate
materials for a footing.
1917.2.5 Estimate and prepare a
material list for a footer.
Standard 3: Demonstrate knowledge of blueprint
reading. (1917.S.3)
Blueprint Reading Objectives
Students will:
1917.3.1 Identify various types of
working drawings, and describe the divisions found in a set
of building plans.
1917.3.2 Measure accurately using
an architects scale.
1917.3.3 Interpret a set of brick
masonry specifications, listing major items found on the
specifications and the items that may be shown in detail.
1917.3.4 Properly read a structural
plan, a plan view, and a finish schedule.
2ND YEAR PROGRAM
CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES (CSO’s)
This course will introduce
students to the basic fundamentals of bricklaying.
Students will become familiar with basic tools, equipment
and techniques used in bricklaying.
Standard 1: Tool brick and mortar joints. (1913.S.1)
Tool Brick and Mortar Joints Objectives
Students will:
1913.1.1 Identify the different
types of jointers and their specific uses.
1913.1.2 Strike, brush, and polish
the following joints: rake joints, squeeze joints, trowel
struck joints and V-joints.
1913.1.3 Grind and repair a brick
wall.
Standard 2: Lay brick to the line. (1913.S.2)
Brick Objectives
Students will:
1913.2.1 Define terms associated
with laying brick to the line.
1913.2.2 Identify and demonstrate
methods of putting up a line and setting a trig brick.
1913.2.3 Dry bond a wall.
1913.2.4 Lay brick to the line
using established leads and corner poles, and discuss the
importance of each.
1913.2.5 Discuss the importance of
having a plumb bond.
1913.2.6 Discuss the purpose of
wall ties and describe how to install them.
Standard 3: Construct brick corners. (1913.S.3)
Brick Corners Objectives
Students will:
1913.3.1 Define terms associated
with laying racked-back leads, inside corners, outside
return corners and toothed-out leads.
1913.3.2 Write a short paragraph
describing the purposes of leads.
1913.3.3 Lay a racked back,
pyramid, inside and outside return corner, toothed lead.
Standard 4: Lay different brick positions. (1913.S.4)
Brick Positions Objectives
Students will:
1913.4.1 Discuss the different
meanings of bonding, and identify various types of bonds.
1913.4.2 Define terms associated
with wall layout.
1913.4.3 Correctly identify and
describe the six different brick positions.
1913.4.4 Lay a double wall that
contains stretches, headers, soldiers, shiners, row locks
and sailors.
Standard 5: Install brick paving. (1913.S.5)
Brick Paving Objectives
Students will:
1913.5.1 List the various types of
bricks and pattern bonds in paving and flooring.
1913.5.2 Describe how brick paving
and floors are laid with and without mortar.
1913.5.3 Lay various brick patterns
within a 2' x 4' frame.
Standard 6: Build chimneys and fireplaces. (1913.S.6)
Chimneys and Fireplaces Objectives
Students will:
1913.6.1 Define terms associated
with chimneys and fireplaces.
1913.6.2 Identify various types of
fireplaces, and identify the basic parts of a fireplace.
1913.6.3 Discuss the factors to
consider in constructing fireplaces and chimneys.
1913.6.4 Write a paragraph
describing the procedure for buttering a firebrick.
1913.6.5 Describe the
characteristics of a firebox, and properly construct one.
1913.6.6 Construct a fireplace.
1913.6.7 Form a corbel.
Standard 7: Construct a flight of steps. (1913.S.7)
Steps Objectives
Students will:
1913.7.1 Define terms related to
the parts of a porch and steps.
1913.7.2 Describe the relationship
between riser and tread and why it is important in building
steps.
1913.7.3 Describe how brick steps
are laid out and constructed, and lay out and build a set of
brick steps.
Standard 8: Lay out and construct an arch. (1913.S.8)
Arch Objectives
Students will:
1913.8.1 Define terms associated
with arch construction, and describe the major types of
arches used today.
1913.8.2 Describe the theory and
function of an arch.
1913.8.3 Describe how wood arch
forms are constructed in arches.
1913.8.4 Lay out and construct a
semi-circular arch.
This course will introduce
students to the basic fundamentals of block and rock
laying. Students will become familiar with basic tools,
equipment and techniques used in block and rock laying.
Standard 1: Install a block foundation. (1911.S.1)
Block Foundation Objectives
Students will:
1911.1.1 Describe how to locate
the corners of a foundation wall on the footing from batter
boards.
1911.1.2 Estimate materials needed
for a foundation project.
1911.1.3 Lay out, bond, build and
waterproof a foundation project.
1911.1.4 Describe and install wire
reinforcement and lintels in a block wall.
Standard 2: Lay concrete block to the line. (1911.S.2)
Concrete Block Objectives
Students will:
1911.2.1 Define terms associated
with laying block.
1911.2.2 Identify methods of
putting up a line.
1911.2.3 Lay out a block wall, and
lay block to the line using an established level.
1911.2.4 Discuss the importance of
having uniform bed joints and head joints.
Standard 3: Lay block leads. (1911.S.3)
Block Leads Objectives
Students will:
1911.3.1 Write a paragraph
describing the importance and purpose of laying block leads
to the correct height, level and plumb.
1911.3.2 Estimate materials and
build an outside and inside corner lead seven courses high.
1911.3.3 Build a block partition
wall with control joints.
Standard 4: Lay stone. (1911.S.4)
Stone Objectives
Students will:
1911.4.1 Define terms associated
with cut stone.
1911.4.2 Describe various types of
stone, and the procedure for laying out stone.
1911.4.3 Select types of anchors
used in setting stone.
1911.4.4 Identify methods of
handling stone.
1911.4.5 List factors to consider
when setting stone.
1911.4.6 Lay a stone wall.
ACCREDITATION
SBCTC is accredited by the
North Central Education Association, WV Department of
Education, the U.S. Department of Education, and the
Veterans Administration.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. You must make application to
SBCTC.
2. You
must have a high school diploma or GED.
3. You
must take a basic skills test.
GRADUATION
Students will be able to
participate in a graduation ceremony and will be awarded a
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA provided you have at least a “C” average
and have missed no more than ten (10) days during the school
year.
INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Randy Keplinger
