Fundamentals of MasonryWVDE Code 1919
This course will introduce students to the basic fundamentals in the masonry industry. Students will become familiar with basic tools, equipment and techniques used in masonry.
Standard 1: Identify, explore, and evaluate career opportunities related to masonry. (1919.S.1)
Career Opportunities Objectives
Students will:
1919.1.1Describe a variety of careers related to masonry, and the training necessary to be successful in those careers.
1919.1.2Develop appropriate attitudes and behaviors required to succeed in careers in the field of masonry.
1919.1.3Identify sources of information about careers in masonry.
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of basic blueprint reading. (1919.S.2)
Blueprint Reading Objectives
Students will:
1919.2.1Interpret scale drawings.
1919.2.2Define terms, abbreviations and symbols associated with basic blueprint reading.
1919.2.3Demonstrate knowledge of specifications and codes.
Standard 3: Demonstrate safe work habits while working with masonry materials and equipment.(1919.S.3)
Safe Work Habits Objectives
Students will:
1919.3.1Identify and practice safety rules used in the masonry lab.
1919.3.2Complete a safety checklist.
1919.3.3Identify safety practices related to the use of various hand and power masonry tools.
Standard 4: Identify and properly use various hand tools related to the masonry field. (1919.S.4)
Hand Tools Objectives
Students will:
1919.4.1Identify and describe various masonry tools, and demonstrate how to use them properly.
1919.4.2Explain the basic rules concerning the care of masonry hand tools.
Standard 5: Demonstrate proper and safe use of ladders and scaffolds. (1919.S.5)
Ladders and Scaffolds Objective
Students will:
1919.5.1Identify basic types of ladders and scaffolds and safely erect both using proper placement and angle.
Standard 6: Describe various masonry units and the manufacturing processes used to produce them. (1919.S.6)
Masonry Units Objectives
Students will:
1919.6.1Describe the development of brick and how they are used today.
1919.6.2Describe the methods of block manufacturing from early times to present.
1919.6.3Match the description of various brick and block units to correct size of the units.
1919.6.4List the different proportions and characteristics of brick.
Standard 7: Identify the different mortar types and their characteristics. (1919.S.7)
Mortar Objectives
Students will:
1919.7.1Identify the various types of mortar used in masonry work.
1919.7.2Describe admixtures and their purpose in masonry work.
1919.7.3Describe the causes and prevention of efflorescence.
Standard 8: Interpret and read the various rules in masonry work. (1919.S.8)
Masonry Objectives
Students will:
1919.8.1Describe the purpose of brick spacing and its purpose in spacing mortar joints.
1919.8.2Describe the purpose of a modular rule and how it is used in relation to modular construction.
Standard 9: Properly mix and spread mortar. (1919.S.9)
Mortar Objectives
Students will:
1919.9.1Define terms associated with spreading mortar.
1919.9.2Proportion mortar ingredients for specific mixes, and mix to the proper consistency using a mortar hoe and a power mortar mixer.
1919.9.3Identify different methods of picking up mortar from a board and pan.
1919.9.4Distinguish between the correct and incorrect ways of holding a trowel and properly spread mortar.
1919.9.5Label head and bed joints when given an illustration.
1919.9.6Demonstrate the ability to spread mortar on a 2x4.
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