Masonry - Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Masonry from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Construction Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Mission Statement The mission of the Masonry program is to prepare people for skilled, innovative and productive careers. Program Goals All Masonry students will demonstrate proficiency on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and earn National Skill Certificates; ie. National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and Pennsylvania Skill Certificates . All Masonry students will successfully transition onto a 1st career job and/or related post secondary training. All Masonry students will be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing. Program Description From a simple walkway to the ornate exterior of a high-rise building, masons use a variety of materials to create durable surfaces and structures. The Masonry program combines classroom training and job site experience so that upon graduation, students should perform at a level equivalent to a masonry apprentice with six months of experience. The program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Students receive instruction in laying concrete block and brick, composite walls, chimneys and fireplaces, landscaping, paving, setting tile, stone work, drywall, plaster, stucco and concrete pouring/finishing. Other topics include the different types of mortar mixes, their strength and uses, reinforcement of masonry walls, masonry cleaning, weather protection for masonry , and estimating supplies and materials. Masons stand, kneel and bend for extended periods of time and often lift heavy materials overhead. Employment Opportunities Bricklayer Concrete/Stone Mason Drywall Finisher Form Builder Hi-Lift Operator Marble/Tile Setter Masonry Foreman Masonry Tender View more details on Lancaster County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Construction Engineering courses.