| If you are seeking training in bricklaying and masonry, | | | | masons with some training. Many employers will |
| you might be surprised to learn there are masonry | | | | welcome graduates into an apprentice program, which |
| schools all across the country. Primarily found in trade | | | | can last two to four years, and provides practical, |
| schools, vocational schools, and community colleges, | | | | on-the-job training. Oftentimes, employing contractors |
| brick mason schools are available to teach you | | | | will cover the apprenticeship tuition, and the apprentice |
| everything you need to know to work in the | | | | will be paid a stipend. |
| construction industry. | | | | The employment outlook is excellent for those with |
| Masonry is a highly skilled craft that requires precision | | | | good training in bricklaying, and graduates have the |
| hand work and artistic skill. An education in bricklaying | | | | advantage over those with no formal training. When |
| can teach you to work with a variety of building | | | | starting out in the industry, journeyman masons should |
| materials, such as stone, terra cotta, glass block, brick, | | | | look into certification and licensing requirements in their |
| tile, and concrete. You will become familiar with hand | | | | chosen region of employment. |
| tools, power tools and various types of construction | | | | To learn more about masonry schools and |
| equipment. Masonry courses often include learning | | | | construction training, submit a request for more |
| about mathematics, building codes, industry safety, | | | | information to schools on our website today. You will |
| reading blueprints, and guidelines for handling hazardous | | | | soon have all the information you need to take that |
| materials. | | | | first step toward a lifelong career. |
| Depending on your choice of schools, and the specific | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| focus of your masonry training, you could learn how to | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, courses and |
| pour driveways and building foundations; design and | | | | or services associated with ANY ONE particular |
| set tile for patios; build retaining walls, foundations, and | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised on our website. |
| arches; and even how to repair various stone and | | | | Copyright 2008 - All rights reserved by Media Positive |
| brick structures. You will learn about the various | | | | Communications, Inc. |
| materials used by professionals, such as mortar, | | | | Notice: Publishers are free to use this article on an |
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| Although a formal education is not a prerequisite for | | | | entirety, including copyright and disclaimer, and ALL links |
| employment, many construction businesses prefer | | | | remain intact and active. |