Title: Masonry II (17008-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety)
  Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements.
  Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  Demonstrate how to use various types of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  Explain the dangers and hazards associated with working outdoors on a construction site.
  Maintain a safe working environment.
  Explain safe practices when working around electrical hazards.
  Identify emergency first-aid procedures.
  Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.
  Inspect course-specific hand and power tools to visually identify defects.
  Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.
  Demonstrate safe laddering techniques.
  Demonstrate safe scaffolding techniques according to manufacturer standards and OSHA regulations.
  Describe lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures used in masonry and construction settings.
  Report personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority.
  Earn the construction industry OSHA 10 card.
  Pass a safety exam for lab/site safety and the use of tools, machinery, and equipment used in masonry.
Laying Brick Positions and Bonds
  Lay an English bond pattern.
  Lay a Flemish bond pattern.
Laying Concrete Masonry Units
  Build a block jamb.
  Build a block corner.
Identifying and Mixing Masonry Mortars
  Differentiate among types of masonry mortars.
  Select masonry mortar appropriate for a job.
  Explain the techniques used to provide adequate protection during hot- and cold-weather masonry construction.
Performing Residential Masonry
  Lay out a masonry foundation.
  Construct block piers.
  Install veneer ties.
  Build a brick windowsill.
  Clean brick walls.
Constructing Commercial Masonry
  Identify wall systems.
  Install horizontal joint reinforcements.
  Build a composite wall system.
  Build a cavity wall system.
  Set steel lintels.
  Identify the procedures for forming and building bond beams and setting precast lintels.
  (Optional) Lay architectural block.
  Identify control joints and expansion joints.
Exploring Construction Inspection and Quality Control
  Describe how standards and specifications are used to ensure quality control throughout the masonry industry.
  Describe why masonry sample panels are built and tested to ensure quality on a project.
  Describe how bricks are tested for moisture content.
  Describe how mortar is tested to ensure quality on a project.
  Describe how field inspections and observations are used to ensure quality on a project.
Preparing the Building Site
  Estimate amounts of materials needed for a job.
  Locate corners.
  Read blueprints and plans.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8513_Student Competency Record_2025.xlsx
  8513 Printable Version with Standards Correlations
  Instructional Scenarios
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