Posted: 01/25/07
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þState Standard |
¨ Institutionally Developed |
College: not applicable |
MSN 100
- Introduction to Masonry
Provides
orientation to the masonry field and practices necessary for general safety and
use of tools, materials, and equipment in masonry. Topics include: masonry tools, masonry
equipment, and masonry materials.
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Orientation
to the Masonry Field |
Class |
1 |
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General
Safety |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Masonry
Tools |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Masonry
Equipment |
Credit |
2 |
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Masonry
Materials |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional
admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Guide
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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ORIENTATION TO THE MASONRY FIELD – |
1 |
0
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3 |
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Overview
of masonry trade |
Describe
employment opportunities, work environment, and skills necessary in the
masonry trade. |
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GENERAL SAFETY
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3 |
0
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10 |
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Hazards |
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Tools |
Describe
use and maintenance of masonry tools. |
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Equipment |
Identify
safety precautions associated with the use of masonry tools. |
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Identify
shop and equipment safety rules. |
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Explain
the need for shop and equipment safety rules. |
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Maintain
the work area and leave in a safe condition. |
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Inspect
work stations for safe working environment. |
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Emergency
equipment/ stations and procedures |
Locate
emergency equipment and stations. |
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Identify
basic emergency first aid techniques. |
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Identify
and locate fire extinguishers. |
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Describe
the procedure for completing accident reports. |
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MASONRY
TOOLS |
1 |
0
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5 |
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Trowel |
Use a
trowel. |
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Level |
Set up
and adjust a builder's level. |
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Hammer |
Use a
masonry hammer. |
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Line |
Use a
masonry line. |
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Transit |
Use a
masonry transit. |
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Metal
cutting |
Describe
methods for cutting metal. |
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MASONRY
EQUIPMENT |
1 |
0
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7 |
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Saws |
Operate
masonry saws. |
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Scaffolds |
Inspect
climbing equipment for safety. Erect
metal scaffolds. |
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Material
handling |
Set up
ladders. |
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Set up
ladder jacks and planks. |
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Identify
hand signals used in moving equipment and materials. |
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MASONRY
MATERIALS |
4 |
0
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5 |
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Types and
uses |
Identify
various masonry materials, their use, and storage. Select
materials. |
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Storage
procedures |
Demonstrate
effective methods of storing masonry materials, equipment, and tools. |
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Suggested Resources |
Ball, J. E. (1980). Practical problems in mathematics for masons (2nd ed.).
Feirer, J. L., & Gilborn, R. (1989). Residential masonry.
Kreh, R. (1982). Masonry skills
(2nd ed.).
Maguire, B. W. (1978). Masonry and
concrete.
Putnam, M. (1988). Modern masonry.
Toenjes, L. P. (1989). Residential
printreading.