Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Brick and Block Masonry
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Architectural and Construction

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8722900	
CIP Number	0646010100	
Grade Level	9-12	
Program Length	5 Credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	47-3011 -- Helpers - Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
47-2021 -- Brickmasons and Blockmasons	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the brick, block, and concrete masonry industry.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to selecting and mixing mortars, laying bricks and blocks, and interpreting construction documents. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction totaling five credits. 

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8722610	Masonry 1	Bldg Const ¶ 7 ¶G
Tec Constr ¶ 7 ¶ G
Trowel Tr 7G	1 Credit	47-3011	2	CT	
8722620	Masonry 2		1 Credit		2	CT	
8722630	Masonry 3		1 Credit		2	CT	
8722640	Masonry 4		1 Credit		2	CT	
8722650	Masonry 5		1 Credit		2	CT	
(Graduation Requirement Codes: CT= Career & Technical Education, EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, EC= Economics, MA= Mathematics, 
PL= Personal Financial Literacy)

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Investigate the masonry industry.
02.0	Follow safety practices relevant to the masonry industry.
03.0	Describe the properties, characteristics and uses of brick.
04.0	Describe the properties, characteristics and uses of concrete block.
05.0	Use hand tools relevant to the masonry industry.
06.0	Read measurements, drawings and specifications.
07.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.
08.0	Lay brick and/or block to the line.
09.0	Describe the various types and uses of bonding.
10.0	Select and mix mortars and concrete.
11.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills. (Optional)
12.0	Clean masonry.
13.0	Identify the various methods of masonry practices.
14.0	Erect and disassemble basic scaffolds.
15.0	Research sustainability issues related to the masonry profession.
16.0	Read construction drawings and specifications.
17.0	Construct residential masonry projects.
18.0	Apply grout and other reinforcement.
19.0	Install metals used in masonry.
20.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
21.0	Perform building layout.
22.0	Demonstrate advanced laying techniques.
23.0	Apply construction techniques and moisture control.
24.0	Apply quality control measures.
25.0	Build foundations.
26.0	Estimate materials and cost.
27.0	Operate and maintain power equipment.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Masonry 1 
Course Number: 	8722610
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with the competencies essential to the masonry industry.  These competencies include knowledge and skills related to safety practices, the use of hand tools, the selection and mixing of mortars and concrete, and brick and block laying.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Investigate the masonry industry.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Summarize the history of the masonry industry.	
01.02	Explain the importance of the masonry industry to the local, state and national economy.	
01.03	Identify employment and advancement opportunities in the masonry industry.	
01.04	Explain the factors involved in good-quality work.	
01.05	Describe modern masonry and materials.	
02.0	Follow safety practices relevant to the masonry industry.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify causes and types of accidents.	
02.02	Explain the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in jobsite safety.	
02.03	Describe the OSHA "Right-to-Know" Law as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200)	
02.04	Recognize jobsite hazards and risk assessment techniques.	
02.05	Describe first-aid procedures.	
02.06	Follow safety practices when using tools and equipment.	
02.07	Explain the importance of hazard communications (HazCom) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).	
02.08	Demonstrate the use of and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).	
02.09	Demonstrate proper lifting and lowering procedures (How to properly pick up and put down materials).	
03.0	Describe the properties, characteristics and uses of brick.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Explain the brick-manufacturing process.	
03.02	Identify the properties and characteristics of brick.	
03.03	Distinguish between standard and modular bricks.	
03.04	Describe the different types of bricks and their principal uses.	
03.05	Identify brick positioning in a wall.	
03.06	Build 4” brick corner return leads.	
03.07	Build a wall 4’ high and 8’ long.	
04.0	Describe the properties, characteristics and uses of concrete block.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Explain the manufacturing process of concrete block.	
04.02	Identify the properties and characteristics of concrete block.	
04.03	Describe the different types, including shapes and sizes, of concrete blocks and their principal uses.	
04.04	Build an 8" block corner return lead 7 courses high.	
05.0	Use hand tools relevant to the masonry industry.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify, care for and use basic hand tools.	
05.02	Select hand tools for specific jobs.	
05.03	Read ruler to the 1/16" increment.	
05.04	Read brick-spacing rules and/or brick modular rules.	
05.05	Course brick to a given height with the brick spacing rule and/or the modular rule.	
06.0	Demonstrate understanding of measurements, drawings and specifications.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Work with denominate numbers.	
06.02	Identify the ingredients and properties of mortars.	
06.03	Read a mason’s measure.	
06.04	Convert measurements in the U.S. standard (English) system into metric equivalents.	
06.05	Read construction documents and identify basic parts of a drawing set.	
06.06	Discuss the different types of specifications used in the building industry and the sections that pertain to masonry. 	
07.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.  The students will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.	
07.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.	
07.03	Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.	
08.0	Lay brick and/or block to the line.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Set up masonry materials.	
08.02	Pull a line from established leads.	
08.03	Spread mortar for brick.	
08.04	Butter head joints.	
08.05	Lay brick to the line.	
08.06	Maintain proper spacing of head and bed joints.	
08.07	Cut brick with a hammer, a brick set and a trowel.	
08.08	Point and tool joints in brick walls.	
08.09	Re-temper mortar.	
08.10	Demonstrate proper handling of materials to prevent damage.	
08.11	Repeat the above ten tasks with 8" concrete block.	
09.0	Describe the various types and uses of bonding.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Define and describe pattern, structural, layout and adhesive bonding.	
09.02	Differentiate among and use stretcher, common, English, English cross, Flemish and stack bonds.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Masonry 2
Course Number: 	8722620
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is to develop the competencies necessary to the masonry industry.  These competencies include knowledge and skills related to the properties, characteristics, and uses of brick and concrete block, bonding, methods of masonry practices, masonry cleaning and scaffolding.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
10.0	Select and mix mortars and concrete.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify types of mortars and identify types to use on various concrete masonry units (CMU).	
10.02	Identify the ingredients and properties of mortars.	
10.03	Identify the properties and characteristics of concrete.	
10.04	Identify colored mortars (admix and factory-blended).	
10.05	Identify the types and purposes of grouts.	
10.06	Store and place materials.	
10.07	Select mortars and concrete.	
10.08	Mix mortars by hand and by machine.	
10.09	Mix concrete by hand and by machine.	
10.10	Clean up tools, equipment and the work site.	
10.11	Identify common problems found in mortar application and their uses.	
11.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills. (Optional)  The students will be able to:	
11.01	Explain molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction and moisture content.	
11.02	Explain pressure measurement in terms of Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) and inches of mercury.	
11.03	Discuss the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions, methods and explanations.	
11.04	Formulate scientifically investigable questions, construct investigations, collect and evaluate data and develop scientific recommendations based on findings.	
11.05	Identify health-related problems caused by exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials.	
11.06	Describe proper precautions for handling work-related chemicals and hazardous materials.	
12.0	Clean masonry.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Follow safety practices when cleaning masonry.	
12.02	Identify reasons for cleaning.	
12.03	Identify and select cleaning materials and equipment for brick and concrete block.	
12.04	Prepare cleaning solutions.	
12.05	Point new and old work.	
12.06	Prepare the area and protect surrounding area from masonry cleaning solutions.	
12.07	Clean the wall using various methods.	
13.0	Identify the various methods of masonry practices.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Identify the methods of basic building layouts.	
13.02	Identify the methods of digging and pouring footings.	
13.03	Identify the methods of forming, grading and pouring concrete slabs.	
13.04	Identify the different types of reinforced masonry, flashing, wall reinforcement and ties and use proper technique for installation.	
13.05	Identify measuring tools.	
13.06	Identify power equipment.	
14.0	Erect and disassemble basic scaffolds.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Follow safety practices when working with ladders and scaffolds.	
14.02	Erect and disassemble basic scaffolds.	
15.0	Research sustainability issues related to the masonry profession.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Describe the impact of the construction industry on the natural environment.	
15.02	Describe the life cycle phases of a building and its impacts on the environment throughout the life of the building.	
15.03	Identify and analyze sustainable alternatives to conventional masonry practices.	
15.04	Identify specific practices that can lessen adverse impacts on the environment.	
15.05	Describe the building assessment tools such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Green Globes.	
15.06	Identify construction activities pertaining to the masonry profession that contribute to a project’s overall sustainability.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Masonry 3
Course Number: 	8722630
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with competencies plan reading, residential masonry, masonry reinforcement and metals used in masonry. 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
16.0	Read construction drawings and specifications.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify types of drawings.	
16.02	Identify symbols on the drawings.	
16.03	Read and interpret simple drawings.	
16.04	Read and interpret specifications.	
16.05	Explain the importance of following local, state and national codes and standards.	
16.06	Interpret a finished schedule.	
16.07	Use an architect's scale.	
16.08	Use construction drawings to estimate material quantities.	
16.09	Demonstrate ability to make simple sketches.	
17.0	Construct residential masonry projects.  The students will be able to:	
17.01	Explain the requirements for construction of various types of residential foundations.	
17.02	Identify and explain the characteristics, uses and installation techniques for brick pavers.	
17.03	Lay out and build steps, patios and decks made from masonry units.	
17.04	Describe the process of tying brick veneer to an established wall.	
18.0	Apply grout and other reinforcement.  The students will be able to:	
18.01	Name and describe the primary ingredients in grout and their properties.	
18.02	Identify the different types of grout used in masonry work.	
18.03	Describe common admixtures and their uses.	
18.04	Describe the use of steel bar reinforcement in masonry construction.	
18.05	Apply grout in low and high lifts using the proper techniques. (Optional)	
18.06	Place grout in a hollow block wall and rod it into place. (Optional)	
19.0	Install metals used in masonry.  The students will be able to:	
19.01	Describe the uses and installation of vertical reinforcement.	
19.02	Describe the uses and installation of different types of horizontal joint reinforcement and ties.	
19.03	Describe the uses and installation of different anchors, fasteners and embedded items.	
19.04	Describe and/or install hollow metal frames.	
19.05	Describe the functions of sills and lintels.	
19.06	Describe and/or install metal hardware. 	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Masonry 4
Course Number: 	8722640
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide students with competencies in building layout, advanced laying techniques, moisture control and quality control.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
20.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.  The students will be able to:	
20.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.	
20.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives and strategies.	
20.03	Examine licensing, certification and industry credentialing requirements.	
20.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills and experience.	
20.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.	
20.06	Demonstrate ability to complete job applications and make a resume.	
20.07	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.	
20.08	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.	
20.09	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.	
20.10	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.	
21.0	Perform building layout.  The student will be able to:	
21.01	Read and interpret plot plans.	
21.02	Establish building corners.	
21.03	Check and/or establish 90-degree angles using the 3-4-5 rule.	
21.04	Use optical and laser leveling instruments, transit and leveling rod.	
21.05	Describe how to build batter boards and establish building lines and elevations.	
21.06	Describe how to dig, prepare and pour footings to local codes and standards.	
22.0	Demonstrate advanced laying techniques.  The student will be able to:	
22.01	Recognize the structural principles and fundamental uses of basic types of walls.	
22.02	Recognize the requirement for and function of control joints and expansion joints.	
22.03	Describe the various types of walls using proper reinforcement, jointing and bonding techniques.	
22.04	Describe how to lay out specialty structures such as maintenance holes, segmented block walls and screens.	
22.05	Identify and explain the different types of masonry arches used today.	
22.06	Lay out a semicircular arch and a jack arch. (Optional)	
22.07	Lay out and build chimneys and fireplaces. (Optional)		
23.0	Apply construction techniques and moisture control.  The student will be able to:	
23.01	Construct or describe the process of placing masonry around windows, doors and other openings.	
23.02	Construct or describe the process of building pilasters and other types of bracing.	
23.03	Construct or describe the process of installing insulation used in conjunction with masonry construction.	
23.04	Identify the need for moisture control in various types of masonry construction and describe the techniques used to eliminate moisture problems.	
23.05	Construct or describe the process of building corbelling in a double-wythe wall.	
23.06	Construct or describe the process of joining intersecting walls.	
23.07	Construct or describe the process of installing flashing.	
24.0	Apply quality control measures.  The student will be able to:	
24.01	Describe industry standards for quality control.	
24.02	Describe how to build masonry sample panels and prisms.	
24.03	Perform a slump test.	
24.04	Describe and perform field inspections.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	8722650 
Course Number: 	Masonry 5
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with an in-depth study of foundation building, materials and cost estimations and power-equipment operation.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
25.0	Build foundations.  The student will be able to:	
25.01	Build an 8" block corner 7 courses high.	
25.02	Build an 8" block corner to the correct height and range of a given foundation batter board line. (Optional)	
25.03	Bond and build an 8" block corner to the correct height and range on the opposite corner of a given foundation batter board line.	
25.04	Pull a line and build an 8" block wall between the block corners.	
25.05	Establish and build the other corner leads.	
25.06	Build or describe the process of building foundation walls to floor elevations.	
25.07	Describe the process of making foundation walls waterproof, if required.	
25.08	Describe the process of installing flashing, anchor bolts, termite shields and weep holes; install vents (if a wooden floor system is used).	
26.0	Estimate materials and cost.  The student will be able to:	
26.01	Estimate the materials needed for a specific job.	
26.02	Estimate the cost of the materials, labor, unit/ labor costs and sales tax.	
27.0	Operate and maintain power equipment.  The student will be able to:	
27.01	Follow safety practices when using and maintaining power equipment.	
27.02	Use masonry saw with an abrasive blade to cut masonry units.	
27.03	Use masonry saw with a diamond blade to cut masonry units.	
27.04	Set up, operate and maintain power tools and equipment (mixer, hand held saw, drill, etc.).	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)

English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.