College Catalog

This major provides students with the skills necessary for careers in masonry construction, including design, layout, estimating, and erection. Instruction is provided in all aspects of blocklaying, bricklaying, and stone, along with the technologies of fireplace and structural masonry construction. Related courses and electives improve the student's potential for advancement and further prepare the graduate for employment. Instruction is broad-based to expose students to all types of construction features they may find. Students learn to solve problems and accomplish multi-faceted tasks in the industry.

Career Opportunities

Students graduate with entry-level skills in masonry. Additional skills in architectural drawing, blueprint reading, estimating and related topics make the graduate qualified for a variety of positions such as blocklayer or bricklayer, inspector, sales representative, and entry-level management. Also, graduates could seek self-employment in masonry trades.

Recommended High School Subjects

Three years of English, two years of algebra, and one year of science.

Special Equipment Needs

See the Tool List on the Building Construction Technology Masonry major web page.

Remediation Strategies

Students are required to remediate all deficiencies in the first year. The order of remediation should be math, reading, English.

Transfer Procedures

This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Program Goals

A graduate of this major should be able to:

• practice approved safety procedures in various work situations.
• read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• identify the building codes related to all various aspects of the residential building industry.
• write clear, accurate, and complete reports to industry standards.
• demonstrate the correct use of tools and methods.
• demonstrate good construction methods with regard to concrete block and brick construction.
• identify building materials and how they relate to each other structurally.
• use computer skills to store and retrieve estimates as related to the trade.
• demonstrate the ability to apply modern decision making techniques and the potential for managerial growth.

Curriculum

MTH 180 is recommended for students desiring to transfer into B.S. majors after completing A.A.S. requirements. Faculty strongly recommend PHS 114 because it covers topics related to construction and masonry. PHS 114 has a MTH 180 prerequisite. MCT courses may be offered out of sequence or by alternative delivery strategies.