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Masonry
Learn the fundamentals of professional masonry through hands-on training. Master brick laying, block installation, mortar mixing, wall layout, and repair techniques used in residential and commercial construction.
Tuition: $695 USD per student
Course Overview
Master the Fundamentals of Masonry
Develop the essential skills needed to build durable masonry structures with confidence. This beginner-friendly boot camp covers brick laying, block installation, mortar preparation, wall layout, and repair techniques through practical, real-world construction projects.
Course tuition: $695 USD per student.
Your Class Plan
What You’ll Learn
Develops layout, mortar handling, brick/block placement, joints, and repair recognition on low nonstructural samples; it does not qualify students to design retaining or load-bearing walls.
Before you start: No masonry experience required.
Planned teaching timetable: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM on Day 1 and Day 2, including breaks and lunch. This is the planned class schedule; actual class dates, daily times and venue will be confirmed before enrollment.
By the end, you should be able to
- Read a simple masonry layout and calculate units with a stated allowance.
- Prepare mortar according to the selected product instructions.
- Lay low sample courses to line, level, and plumb.
- Tool joints at the appropriate stage and inspect alignment.
- Recognize repair conditions requiring structural or moisture investigation.
Day 1 — Foundations and guided practice
8:30–9:00
Cement burns, silica, lifting, stable stacks, and low-wall training limits.
9:00–10:30
Brick/block dimensions, bond patterns, joint planning, and unit quantities.
10:30–10:45
Break
10:45–12:00
Demonstrate mortar preparation, bed/head joints, line setup, and placing a unit.
12:00–12:45
Lunch and drinks included
12:45–2:15
Dry-layout a low sample wall and establish reference lines.
2:15–2:30
Break
2:30–3:45
Build low brick/block sample courses with instructor checks between stages.
3:45–4:30
Inspect bond, joint consistency, alignment, and cleanup.
Day 2 — Application, assessment and next steps
8:30–9:00
Review the protected samples and record movement or workmanship issues.
9:00–10:30
Joint tooling, moisture movement, reinforcement/grout concepts, and repair-material compatibility.
10:30–10:45
Break
10:45–12:00
Practice a small repointing sample on prepared clean material and diagnose case photographs.
12:00–12:45
Lunch and drinks included
12:45–2:15
Individually lay a short course and explain its measurement/repair record.
2:15–2:30
Break
2:30–3:00
Individual knowledge test: 10 course-specific questions; 20 available points.
3:00–4:00
Individual practical/project assessment, using the course rubric and observations gathered during the project.
4:00–4:30
Feedback, correction plan, certificate eligibility review, and recommended next steps.
Your hands-on project
Build a low, supported nonstructural brick/block sample to the supplied bond pattern and joint standard. Demonstrate joint tooling on an appropriately staged section, calculate units, and write a repair referral note for a cracked-wall case.
Final knowledge test
Ten questions specific to Masonry, covering the skills, decisions, calculations and safety boundaries taught in this course. Each question is worth two points. Pass mark: 16 out of 20 (80%).
The instructor provides the test after training. Approved accessibility support may change how you respond while keeping the same learning standard.
Practical assessment
Complete the course project and demonstrate the skills individually. Five criteria are scored from 0–4. Pass mark: 16 out of 20 (80%), with no criterion below 2 and every critical safety check passed.
What your instructor will assess
- Control cement/dust/lifting hazards and maintain sample stability.
- Prepare layout and unit quantities correctly.
- Use the selected mortar consistently and form complete sample joints.
- Maintain line, level, plumb, and bond against the posted training standard.
- Inspect the sample and distinguish cosmetic repair from possible structural concerns.
Training boundaries: Low training walls only, with instructor-defined height and support. No structural/retaining-wall construction or dry cutting without specified dust controls.
Earn your certificate of completion
- Complete both days and all required learning activities; missed content must be made up.
- Pass the knowledge test and practical assessment separately; a strong score in one does not cancel a failed result in the other.
- Pass every critical safety check and receive the instructor’s sign-off.
If you need more practice, your instructor records the missing skills and assigns focused review and reassessment. Certificates are issued only after all requirements are met.
Your certificate records completion of this Construction Guys course. It is not a contractor license, trade license, or authorization to perform regulated work independently.
Next learning step: Concrete Fundamentals. Your instructor can help you choose based on demonstrated skills.
Course Details
Course Information
Everything you need to know before joining the Masonry course.
Duration
2-Day Boot Camp
Skill Level
Beginner
Tools Provided
Yes
Training Format
Hands-On
Materials Included
Included
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
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