Masons

Overview

In construction industry, masons play a crucial role. They are responsible for integrating brick, stone, concrete and other materials into a variety of buildings, so their skills and knowledge are essential to the quality and safety of buildings. By learning Masons, learners can basically master the technical theory and operational skills of this level, master the occupational requirements for primary masons, acquire the basic construction knowledge, and lay a foundation for the appraisal for technical posts in construction industry and for the promotion to intermediate masons.

Learners can master the basic theory and skills of masons, including selection of masonry materials, use of tools, interpretation of construction drawings, construction process, etc. These are necessary for qualified masons. The course mainly introduces: The basic knowledge of construction drawing and masonry, and practical operations of masonry. They are essential for the learners who want to engage in the construction industry.

Syllabus

Chapter 1: Fundamental Knowledge of Architectural Drawing Recognition

1.1 The Basics of Building Construction
1.2 Commonly Used Symbols and Specifications
1.3 Formation and Functions of Plans, Elevations, Sections, and Detail Drawings
1.4 Methods, Steps, and Key Points of Interpreting Drawings

Chapter 2: Basic Knowledge of Masonry Engineering

2.1 Commonly Used Masonry Materials 1
2.2 Commonly Used Masonry Materials 2
2.3 Commonly-used Masonry Tools and Equipment 1
2.4 Commonly-used Masonry Tools and Equipment 2
2.5 Basic Techniques and Methods for Masonry of Brickwork 1
2.6 Basic Techniques and Methods for Masonry of Brickwork 2
2.7 Bonding Methods and Principles of Brick Walls 1
2.8 Bonding Methods and Principles of Brick Walls 2
2.9 The Steps Involved in Constructing a Brick Wall
2.10 Construction of Brick Columns
2.11 Construction of Filler Walls
2.12 Quality Inspection of Brick Walls 1
2.13 Quality Inspection of Brick Walls 2
2.14 Brick Foundation Construction
2.15 Connections in Brick Masonry
2.16 Construction Methods for Hollow Bricks and Blocks
2.17 Seasonal Masonry Construction 1
2.18 Seasonal Masonry Construction 2
2.19 Safety Technology Knowledge 1
2.20 Safety Technology Knowledge 2

Chapter 3: Masons' Practical Work

3.1 Introduction to the Use and Performance of Masonry Tools
3.2 Preparation of Mortar and Masonry Materials
3.3 Stretcher Bond of 120mm Wass and English Bond of 240mm Walls
3.4 Flemish Bond
3.5 Construction Methods of Cavity Walls
3.6 Construction Methods of 240x365 Columns and 365x365 Columns
3.7 Flemish Garden Wall Bond
3.8 Quality Inspection of Walls

Final exam

Taught by

Guangxi Urban Construction Schoo

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