Standard

MSN 100 - Introduction to Masonry

Course Description

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.

Competency Areas		Hours
Orientation to the Masonry Field		Class	1
General Safety		D. Lab	2
Masonry Tools		P. Lab/O.B.I.	1
Masonry Equipment		Credit	2
Masonry Materials
Prerequisite:	Provisional admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
ORIENTATION TO THE MASONRY FIELD –		1	2	1
Overview of masonry trade	Describe employment opportunities, work environment, and skills necessary in the masonry trade.
GENERAL SAFETY		3	6	3
Hazards	Identify safety hazards associated with the masonry trade.
Tools	Describe use and maintenance of masonry tools.
Equipment	Identify safety precautions associated with the use of masonry tools.
	Identify shop and equipment safety rules.
	Explain the need for shop and equipment safety rules.
	Maintain the work area and leave in a safe condition.
	Inspect work stations for safe working environment.
	Identify shop, environmental, and equipment safety violations.
Emergency equipment/ stations and procedures	Locate emergency equipment and stations.
	Identify basic emergency first aid techniques.
	Identify and locate fire extinguishers.
	Describe the procedure for completing accident reports.
MASONRY TOOLS		1	2	1
Trowel	Use a trowel.
Level	Set up and adjust a builder's level.
Hammer	Use a masonry hammer.
Line	Use a masonry line.
Transit	Use a masonry transit.
Metal cutting	Describe methods for cutting metal.
MASONRY EQUIPMENT		1	2	1
Saws	Operate masonry saws.
Scaffolds	Inspect climbing equipment for safety. Erect metal scaffolds.
Material handling	Set up ladders.
	Set up ladder jacks and planks.
	Identify hand signals used in moving equipment and materials.
MASONRY MATERIALS		4	8	4
Types and uses	Identify various masonry materials, their use, and storage. Select materials.
Storage procedures	Demonstrate effective methods of storing masonry materials, equipment, and tools.

Suggested Resources

Books

Kreh, R. (1979). Safety for masons. Albany, NY: Delmar.

Kreh, R. (1982). Masonry skills (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.

Maguire, B. W. (1978). Masonry and concrete. Reston, VA: Reston.

Putnam, M. (1988). Modern masonry. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.