Construction Trades: Masonry

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Masonry is designed to provide knowledge, safety, and skills in the masonry trade. This program reinforces common construction skills to include use of tools, adherence to safety and codes, and reading construction drawings. It offers further theory and practice in mortar, masonry units, and installation techniques. Students could seek entry level employment as masons on residential and commercial job sites. The CCL can be applied to an available Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Technology.

Details

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Construction Trades: Masonry (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5024
Total credits required
16-22
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily work.
  • Recognize the interrelationships among the construction trades.
  • Describe the implications of working in construction trades.
  • Use, maintain and secure materials, tools, and equipment according to professional standards.
  • Maintain the work space according to professional standards.
  • Interpret construction plans to perform a task.
  • Apply calculations needed for the masonry trade.
  • Construct durable vertical and horizontal masonry structures with precision using appropriate tools, safety measures, materials, and codes.
  • Demonstrate efficient and quality work.
  • Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
  • Effectively work within a team structure.
  • Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

$48,740

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

$33,070

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Course Area Key
  • SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=189389).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.