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Continuing Education CERTIFICATE - 16 Week Program
Masonry
Requires 6.5 E.A. score or G.E.D./H.S.
Continuing Ed.Units (CEUs)
MBST 1007 Masonry I
9.6
MBST 1009 Masonry II
9.6
MBST 2007 Masonry III
9.6
MBST 2009 Masonry IV
9.6
MBST 2047 Masonry V
9.6
MBST 2049 Masonry VI
9.6
Total 57.6
MBST 1007
Masonry I
Introduction to masonry including safety, tools and equipment, masonry materials, theory, terminology, federal
and state guidelines, building plans, mortar mixing and spreading, and the fundamentals of laying bricks and
block. The student will explain the basic theories of masonry and define masonry terms; demonstrate masonry
safety practices; discuss state and federal guidelines for masonry work; identify, use, and maintain tools and
equipment; calculate requirements; mix and spread mortar; use building plans; and lay bricks and/or blocks.
MBST 1009
Masonry II
A continuation of Masonry I with emphasis on hands-on applications of masonry concepts and theories. The
student will relate masonry concepts and theories; identify, use, and maintain tools and equipment; calculate,
mix, and spread mortar, lay brick, block, and/or rock; and perform plastering operations.
MBST 2007
Masonry III
Development of the ability to lay brick or blocks to the line, straight leads, build corners, and construct piers
including blueprints, symbols, abbreviations, and sealing systems. The student will explain the theories of laying
straight leads and walls; calculate material requirements and mix mortar; build leads and corners and construct
piers; lay bricks and/or blocks to line; use masonry tools and equipment; and read blueprints, interpret symbols,
and use scaling systems.
MBST 2009
Masonry IV
A continuation of Intermediate Masonry I including practical applications of masonry theories and skills using
plain and reinforced mortars. The student will explain the use of reinforced mortars; calculate material
requirements and mix mortar; lay brick, block, and/or stone to blueprint or verbal specifications; and use
masonry tools and equipment.
MBST 2047
Masonry V
Instruction in the theory and application of special masonry construction, including material and labor estimates,
costs estimating, bond patterns, fireplaces, arches and lintels, tying into walls, and laying of masonry materials.
The student will perform cost estimation for labor and materials; design and layout bond patterns; calculate
requirements and mix mortar; lay brick and block to specifications; lay out and construct fireplaces, arches, and
lintels; use masonry tools and equipment; and tie into walls.
MBST 2049
Masonry VI
A continuation of Advanced Masonry I including practical application of special masonry construction, theories,
and skills using plain and reinforced mortars. The student will perform cost estimation for labor and materials;
design and layout bond patterns; calculate requirements and mix mortar; lay brick and block to specifications; lay
out and construct fireplaces, arches, and lintels; use masonry tools and equipment; and tie into walls.
