Building Construction Technology Masonry - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Building Construction Technology Masonry from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Associate Construction Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. This major provides students with the skills necessary for careers in masonry construction, including design, layout, estimating, and erection. Instruction will be provided in all aspects of blocklaying, bricklaying, and stone, along with the technologies of fireplace and structural masonry construction. Related courses and electives will improve the student\\\'s potential for advancement and further prepare the graduate for employment. Instruction is broad-based to expose students to all types of construction features they may find. Students learn to solve problems and accomplish multi-faceted tasks in the industry. Career Opportunities The students will graduate with entry-level skills in masonry . Additional skills in architectural drawing, blueprint reading, estimating and related topics make the graduate qualified for a variety of positions such as blocklayer or bricklayer, inspector, sales representative, and entry-level management. Also, graduates could seek self-employment in masonry trades. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: practice approved safety procedures in various work situations. read and interpret drawings and blueprints. identify the building codes related to all various aspects of the residential building industry. write clear, accurate, and complete reports to industry standards. demonstrate the correct use of tools and methods. demonstrate good construction methods with regard to concrete block and brick construction. identify building materials and how they relate to each other structurally. use computer skills to store and retrieve estimates as related to the trade. demonstrate the ability to apply modern decision making techniques and the potential for managerial growth. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Construction Engineering courses.