Masonry
Masonry (MAS) is 60 semester hour program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four academic courses totaling 12 semester hours and all required career technical courses. Students can also earn stackable short term certificates and industry certifications. The program is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to prepare for successful entry-level employment in the masonry field.
Awards
- Certificate
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- Masonry
- Short Term Certificate
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- Brick/Block Masonry
- Cement Masonry
- Specialized Masonry
- Stone Masonry
Industry Certification
National Career Readiness Credential
NCCER CORE
NCCER Masonry Level 1
OSHA 10-hr General Industry Safety/Health
Estimated Program Length
| Award | Length | Credit Hours |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 semester | 12 |
| Certificate of Completion | 4 semesters | 60 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| MAS111 | Masonry Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAS121 | Brick/Block Masonry Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAS131 | Brick/Block Masonry Fund. II | 3 |
| MAS151 | Brick/Block Masonry Fund. III | 3 |
| MAS161 | Block Masonry Lab | 3 |
| MAS162 | Brick Masonry Lab | 3 |
| MAS171 | Residential/Commercial Masonry | 3 |
| MAS181 | Special Topics in Masonry | 3 |
| MAS211 | Stone Masonry | 3 |
| MAS231 | Basic Cement Masonry | 3 |
| MAS251 | Stone Masonry Lab | 3 |
| MAS252 | Fireplace Construction | 3 |
| MAS253 | Brick Arches Lab | 3 |
| MAS261 | Specialized Masonry | 3 |
| MAS271 | Basic Cement Masonry Lab | 3 |
| MAS272 | Advanced Cement Masonry | 3 |
Required Academic Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| DPT100 | Introductory Computer Skills I | 3 |
| ENG100 | Vocational Technical English | 3 |
| MAH101 | Introductory Mathematics I | 3 |
| SPC103 | Oral Communication Skills | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| MAS221 | Specialized Masonry | 3 |
| MAS282 | Special Topics in Masonry | 3 |
Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.
Program Contact
Mr. David Milledge, Instructor
Draper Instructional Service Center
334-514-3583
Occupational Data*
Masonry workers use bricks, concrete blocks, concrete, natural and manmade stones to build walls, walkways, fences, and other masonry structures. The work is physically demanding; masons lift heavy materials and often stand, kneel, and bend for long periods. According to the bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for masonry workers was $42,900 in May 2017. Employment is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Population growth will result in the construction of more schools, hospitals, homes, and other buildings requiring the work of skilled masons.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook