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IDAHO DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Learning Resources Evaluation Rubric

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION-

Skilled and Technical Sciences

Masonry Levels I-III

Performance Standards

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01. Introduction to masonry: History of masonry; modern masonry materials and methods; career ladders and advancement possibilities in masonry work; skills, attitudes, and abilities needed to work as a mason; safety precautions that must be practiced at a work site to include: safety practices, fall-protection procedures, forklift-safety operations (hand signals, rigging); basic bricklaying procedures (mixing of mortar, laying a mortar bed, laying bricks); eye protection, respiratory protection, and safety harness; correct procedures for fueling and starting a gasoline-powered tool

02. Fundamental theories in brick masonry: Appropriate knowledge of the fundamental theories in brick masonry; trade terminology; terms used in brick masonry; trade terminology in oral communication relating to masonry tasks; basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide with whole numbers, decimals and fractions); proportions to mix masonry materials according to specifications; percentages to estimate and determine material requirements, work performed, schedules and costs; expressing answers relative to the trade; reading blueprints; reading basic drawings and sketches and information contained in them; meanings of basic architectural symbols and abbreviations; builders level relative to a benchmark

03. Masonry tools and equipment: Tools used in performing masonry work; equipment used in performing masonry work; tool and equipment usage; trade terms with the appropriate tools and equipment; correct procedures for assembling and disassembling scaffolding according to federal safety regulations, under the supervision of a competent person

04. Hand tools and equipment according to industry standards: Cutting masonry safely around others; placing mortar cautiously in the mortar pan or on the mortar board; keeping tools out of the paths of other people who are working on the job; handling tools properly

05. Math skills: Fractions to solve practical problems; proportions and ratios to solve practical problems; simplifying numerical expressions; practical problems involving percents; measuring angles; surface area and perimeter of two-dimensional objects; volume and surface area of three-dimensional objects; predictions using knowledge of probability; comparisons, predictions, and inferences using graphs and charts; problems using proportions, formulas and functions; slope of a line; arc length and the area of a sector

06. Math standards: Numbers and operations; algebra; geometry; measurement; problem solving; communication; connections; representation

07. Language arts skills: Conversations in group discussions; comprehension, interpreting, evaluating; drawing on prior experience; interactions with other readers and writers; word meaning and of other tests; word identification strategies; understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics); use of spoken, written and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes; use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge; using spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish tasks (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information)

08. Science standards: Structure and properties of matter; sources and properties of energy; forces and motion; nature of scientific inquiry

09. Measurements, drawings, and specifications: Labeled numbers; masons measure; converting measurements in the u.s. customary (english) system into their metric equivalents; circumferences, and volumes of basic geometric shapes; basic parts of a set of drawings; different types of specifications used in the building industry and the sections that pertain to masonry; measuring tools according to industry standards; modular ruler and a spacing ruler; 24 and 48 level for plumbing and leveling; care and maintenance of a level; story pole

10. Power tools: Brick masonry power tools according to industry standards; specific uses of each power tool; safety rules for each power tool; power tools; setting up power tools correctly

11. Mortar: Primary ingredients in mortar and their properties; various types of mortar used in masonry work; common admixtures and their uses; common problems found in mortar application and their solutions; properly setting up the mortar mixing area; masonry materials for efficient use; placing mortar pans properly; mortar according to industry standards; correct safety practices when mixing mortar; mortar ingredients for specific mixes; mortar manually with hoe and mortar box; mortar with a mechanical mixer; temper or shake up mortar with proper shovels; hod-carrying by arranging materials for efficient use and proper placement of mortar pans; proper use trowels; manipulating a trowel properly; proper cut and roll, and cut and cup mortar to load trowel; spreading and furrowing mortar properly

12. Masonry units and installation techniques: Common types of masonry units; bonding methods according to industry standards; different types of bonding used in masonry construction; coursing; setting up a wall; laying a dry bond; spreading and furrowing a bed joint, and butter masonry units; different types of masonry bonds; bricking and blocking accurately; masonry units in a true course; methods to clean finished masonry product; keeping work area and installed masonry product clean

13. Construction techniques and moisture control: Techniques for constructing masonry around windows, doors, and other openings; tool and point joints according to industry standards; tool concave joints; tool rake, weather, v-jointer, grapevine and struck joints; cut/rough joints; properly tuck-point a wall; brush and touch up a wall; requirements for wall bracing and demonstrate the techniques used to construct pilasters and other types of bracing; various types of insulation used in conjunction with masonry construction and explain installation techniques; moisture control in various types of masonry construction and demonstrate the techniques used to eliminate moisture problems. i.e.: vapor barriers and flashing

14. Cleaning brick and structural tile: Cleaning brick and structural tile according to industry; correct procedures for keeping masonry work clean; correct procedures in cleaning brick and structural tile; correct procedures for rubbing and tuck pointing concrete block and slag block; clean and tuck-point stonework

15. Laying brick and blocks: Laying brick and blocks according to industry; laying straight brick wall; laying brick at the rate of 75-100 bricks per hour; line block and line pins to a wall; setting a trig; laying brick to a line while holding bond; throwing a full head joint; laying a straight block wall; bed joints and throwing on full head joints for block unit; laying block units to the line; brick corner; wall in preparation for building a brick corner; constructing a rack-back lead; constructing an outside and inside corner lead (+ or 11/16); laying the block corner; laying out a wall in preparation for building a block corner; wire reinforcements in bed joints; block corner to a specified height; laying brick veneer wall; determining type of brick to be used; bonding the wall; scaling each course laying brick in mortar to scale; securing wall with ties at desired intervals; pointing and jointing a wall

16. Safe brick and masonry techniques: Safe brick and masonry techniques according to industry standards; proper tools and materials; performing work in a reasonable amount of time as determined by the instructor and/or industry standards; lay up of masonry products in an accurate and professional manner; loading and unloading materials as directed; cleaning up work areas properly and thoroughly

17. OSHA regulations: Safety standards according to and following OSHA regulations; appropriate safety precautions when performing all tasks; awareness of potential hazar