Construction Masonry, Basic Certificate
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KKProgram Code: 0759
The Basic Certificate in Construction Masonry is designed to prepare students for employment in the residential and commercial masonry sector of the construction industry. Through theory, lectures and hands on work, students are trained in the skills needed to gain proficiency in brick, concrete, stonework, block and form work. With training on the proper use and maintenance of tools and job safety, completion of this certificate will prepare students for a career as an industry apprentice, journeyman mason, job site foreman, or contractor.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| 332TECH 409 | Construction Safety | 1 |
| 332TECH 427 | Masonry Tools & Equipment | 2 |
| 332TECH 428 | Mortar | 3 |
| 332TECH 429 | Basic Math & Specifications | 2 |
| 332TECH 430 | Masonry Installations Procedures | 3 |
| 332TECH 440 | Introduction to Construction Masonry | 4 |
| 332TECH 448 | Vocational Physical Training I | 1 |
| 332TECH 462 | Vocational Physical Training II | 1 |
| 332TECH 463 | Vocational Physical Training III | 1 |
| 332TECH 767 | Blueprint Reading I | 2 |
| 330BSCM 532 | Basic Computer Technology | 1 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning the Basic Certificate (BC) in Construction Masonry. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a BC. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PHASE 1 | ||
| 332TECH 409 | Construction Safety | 1 |
| 332TECH 427 | Masonry Tools & Equipment | 2 |
| 332TECH 429 | Basic Math & Specifications | 2 |
| 332TECH 440 | Introduction to Construction Masonry | 4 |
| 332TECH 448 | Vocational Physical Training I | 1 |
| PHASE 2 | ||
| 332TECH 428 | Mortar | 3 |
| 332TECH 462 | Vocational Physical Training II | 1 |
| 332TECH 767 | Blueprint Reading I | 2 |
| PHASE 3 | ||
| 330BSCM 532 | Basic Computer Technology | 1 |
| 332TECH 430 | Masonry Installations Procedures | 3 |
| 332TECH 463 | Vocational Physical Training III | 1 |
| Hours | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Job Description
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $33,515 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $66,337 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $98,598 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $16 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $32 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $47 |
Annual Job Openings
175 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 86.72% |
| A certificate | 12.65% |
| Some college | 0.00% |
| An Associate degree | 0.62% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Job Description
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $37,640 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $76,553 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $98,795 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $18 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $37 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $47 |
Annual Job Openings
121 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 83.90% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 13.38% |
| An Associate degree | 2.71% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Stonemasons
Job Description
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $23,886 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $37,860 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $86,203 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $11 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $18 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $41 |
Annual Job Openings
9 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 70.47% |
| A certificate | 29.53% |
| Some college | 0.00% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree