Masonry
Brickmasons use bricks, concrete blocks, and natural and man-made stones to build fences, walkways, walls, and other structures. Masons typically do the following:
Read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed
Lay out patterns or foundations using a straightedge
Break or cut bricks, stones, or blocks to their appropriate size
Mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation
Lay bricks, blocks, or stones according to plans
Clean excess mortar with trowels and other hand tools
Construct corners with a corner pole or by building a corner pyramid
Ensure that a structure is perfectly vertical and horizontal, using a plumb bob and level
Clean and polish surfaces with hand or power tools
Fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials
Annual Apprenticeship Program Includes:
Registration of Apprentice with D.C. and/or Maryland (if apprenticed)
Attending Council meetings with and on behalf of Registered Employers
Monitoring Apprentice annual progression
Monthly on-site class evaluation for testing and hands-on
Monitoring monthly grades and attendance reporting
Monitoring monthly off-site OJT reporting
Monitor and submission of NCCER Student Certification material
Instructor, Lab and Book Fees