Masonry Fundamentals

Issued by Mohawk Valley Community College

This micro credential will provide students the essential knowledge and skills for entry-level work on commercial and residential construction sites utilizing any combination of concrete, block (CMU), or brick construction methods. Hands-on experience and safety procedures are emphasized.

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Earning Criteria

CB121 Mansory 1: 4 Credits This course introduces the fundamental concepts of concrete construction. Topics include theory of concrete design, construction methods and materials, tools, foundations, walls, and flat work. Hands on experience and safety procedures are emphasized.
CB122 Mansory 2: 4 Credits This course introduces the fundamental concepts of block masonry construction. Topics include the history, development, and manufacturing of mortar and block, mixing mortar, laying block, and the use and care of tools and scaffolding. Hands-on experience and safety procedures are emphasized.
CB123 Mansory 3: 4 Credits This course introduces the fundamental concepts of brick masonry construction. Topics include the history, development, and manufacturing of brick, mixing mortar, bonding, corners, laying brick masonry for fireplaces, chimneys and arches, and the use and care of tools and scaffolding. Hands-on experience and safety procedures are emphasized.
CB126 Blueprint Reading (Construction Trades): 3 Credits This course provides an introduction to architectural working drawings. Topics include background principles, residential working drawings, specifications, and reading the working drawing of a small structure.