Construction Masonry, Basic Certificate

College(s):

Kennedy-King

Program Code: 0759

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
432CMGT 609Construction Safety II3
332TECH 427Masonry Tools & Equipment2
332TECH 428Mortar3
332TECH 429Basic Math & Specifications2
332TECH 430Masonry Installations Procedures3
332TECH 440Introduction to Construction Masonry4
332TECH 449Professional Development2
332TECH 472Vocational Physical Training2
432CMGT 604Blueprint and Specifications3
CIS 120Introduction to Computer Applications3
Total Hours27

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

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
PHASE 1  
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Applications 3
432CMGT 609 Construction Safety II 3
332TECH 427 Masonry Tools & Equipment 2
332TECH 429 Basic Math & Specifications 2
332TECH 440 Introduction to Construction Masonry 4
332TECH 472 Vocational Physical Training 2
PHASE 2  
432CMGT 604 Blueprint and Specifications 3
332TECH 428 Mortar 3
332TECH 430 Masonry Installations Procedures 3
332TECH 449 Professional Development 2
 Hours27
 Total Hours27

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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

Lightcast 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$35,418
Median 50th Percentile$80,633
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$105,685

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$17
Median 50th Percentile$39
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$51

Annual Job Openings

246 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 less86.72%
A certificate12.65%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree0.62%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

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

Lightcast 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$46,383
Median 50th Percentile$74,950
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$103,852

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$22
Median 50th Percentile$36
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$50

Annual Job Openings

125 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 less83.90%
A certificate0.00%
Some college13.38%
An Associate degree2.71%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

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

Lightcast 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$21,096
Median 50th Percentile$35,246
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$74,709

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$10
Median 50th Percentile$17
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$36

Annual Job Openings

6 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 less70.47%
A certificate29.53%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

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