Brick and Stone Masonry - Pre-Apprenticeship Stream

The successful completion of this course enables the apprentice to apply the theoretical training in being able to explain and demonstrate the use and maintenance of hand tools and equipment according to manufacturer/employer direction and accepted trade practice, explain and demonstrate the use of power tools and equipment according to manufacturer and accepted trade practice and use and maintain measuring and layout tools according to manufacturer instructions and accepted trade practice.

This course provides the student with the information required for the safe use of scaffolds, personal protection devices, and the Ontario Construction Safety Association's safety in rigging program. Students will study the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and the requirements of the workplace.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate how to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, contract documents, building codes, CSA masonry standards, safety codes; solve trade-related math problems, and estimate materials for masonry jobs to an acceptable standard within the masonry industry.

The successful completion of this course enables the apprentice to apply the theoretical training in being able to explain how to prepare a worksite so that the worksite is organized and safe to work according to employers and safety regulations. The apprentice will be able to set up a worksite and demonstrate worksite communications correctly.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate how to acclimatize a worksite to suit various weather conditions according to safety regulations, building codes, and CSA A371.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate how to clean and disassemble a worksite in accordance with safety regulations and accepted work practices.

The successful completion of this course enables the apprentice to explain details about wall system accessories and also how to install according to code and other common standards.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate how to select, prepare, and apply mortar according to building codes, manufacturer instructions, and building specifications.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to explain the use of masonry units and how to prepare them for installation according to manufacturers' recommendations, contract documents, and accepted trade practices.

The successful completion of this course enables the apprentice to apply the theoretical training in being able to locate reference line (building line) on-site according to blueprints and other available reference points and codes layout wall or surface lines and heights according to blueprints, gridlines, and benchmarks, locate, match and select masonry units from contract documents or find the unit customer ordered, layout masonry walls or floors, spacing units correctly and in the right bond to the right gauge according to building codes, CSA standards, contract documents, and accepted work practices and layout openings, utilities, accessories and expansion/control joints according to building codes, CSA standards and accepted masonry practice.

The successful completion of this course enables the apprentice to apply the theoretical training in being able to build a foundation and retaining walls in a timely and orderly manner according to building codes, standards, contract documents, blueprints, and accepted work practice, build walls, beams, lintels and piers in a timely and orderly manner according to building codes, standards (CSA A371), contract documents, blueprints and accepted work practice, build arches, vaults and domes in a timely and orderly manner according to building codes, contract documents, and blueprints as well as accepted work practice.

The successful completion of this course enables the apprentice to apply the theoretical training in being able to install the following in a timely and orderly manner according to building codes, contract documents, blueprints, and accepted trade practice:

• install stone cladding
• build prefabricated masonry units
• parge masonry
• install unit masonry pavers

This course focuses on theoretical knowledge and essential skills required to construct and assemble Concrete Form Work in the Carpentry Trade. It is designed to be a real-world introduction to fundamental job requirements in this area of the carpentry profession and provides in-demand skills that equip learners with training that meets the needs of various industries and employers. This brief, introductory course can help prepare students to pursue further educational endeavors through an approved carpentry apprenticeship program or other trades-based industry programs.