Copyright: 2020

Virginia Assignment Code: 8514

Suggested Grade Level: 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 280

Prerequisites: 8513

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Course Description:

Students apply skills introduced in Masonry II to safely use a variety of hand tools, measuring tools, power tools, and lifting equipment that masons use on the job. Students will complete advanced projects in both residential and commercial masonry, including preparing job sites. Students focus on problem-solving and employability skills while performing advanced, hands-on, brick and block masonry projects. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Note:

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/architecture-construction/masonry-iii/