Masonry Fundamentals Microcredential

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Open the door to a successful career in construction with our comprehensive Masonry Fundamentals microcredential, which provides the essential knowledge and practical expertise required for entry-level positions in commercial and residential construction. The program seamlessly navigates through various concrete, block (CMU), and brick construction methods, ensuring you’re prepared to tackle any project. With its emphasis on hands-on experience and crucial safety procedures, this microcredential will prepare you to confidently step onto construction sites, ready to contribute effectively and safely to any team. Students practice work using classroom knowledge

NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance

Students taking this microcredential may be eligible for NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance for Non-Degree Credentials. Learn more

Stackable

Carpentry and Masonry Certificate

Gain these in-demand skills

Concrete construction
Block masonry construction
Brick masonry construction
Architectural working drawings
Safety procedures

Course List

Masonry 1 CB121 3 cr.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of concrete construction. Topics include theory of concrete design, construction methods and materials, tools, foundations, walls, and flat work. Hands-on experience and safety procedures are emphasized.

Masonry 2 CB122 3 cr.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of block masonry construction. Topics include the history, development, and manufacturing of mortar and block, mixing mortar, laying block, and the use and care of tools and scaffolding. Hands-on experience and safety procedures are emphasized.

Masonry 3 CB123 4 cr.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of brick masonry construction. Topics include the history, development, and manufacturing of brick, mixing mortar, bonding, corners, laying brick masonry for fireplaces, chimneys and arches, and the use and care of tools and scaffolding. Hands-on experience and safety procedures are emphasized.

Blueprint Reading (Construction Trades) CB126 3 cr.

This course provides an introduction to architectural working drawings. Topics include background principles, residential working drawings, specifications, and reading the working drawing of a small structure.

Mohawk Valley Community College