Masonry
Ed Radford - Instructor

Program Description: Learn the basics of laying brick, block, stone, concrete, estimation of jobs, use of scaffolding and other materials, and how to use a transit level and all basic hand tools.

Length: 1080 hours (2 year program - 8 credits)

Employment Opportunities: Students are enabled to pursue a masonry career as a brick mason with unlimited financial rewards and opportunities.

Opportunities for Further Study: Apprenticeship with local contractors and local unions.

Course Sequence:

First Year (Afternoon)
1919
1915
Fundamental of Masonry
Concrete Finishing
First Semester
1917
1912

Foundations and Footings
Advanced Masonry Procedures

Second Semester
Second Year (Morning)
1913
1914
Bricklaying
Advanced Bricklaying
First Semester
1911
1916
Block and Rock Laying
Decorative Masonry
Second Semester

Articulation Agreements: Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (28 hours); West Virginia University Institute of Technology (6 hours).

Community Partners: Houchins Block, David Hill Concrete, American Block.