Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment:
Safety
- Identify and use PPEs (personal protective equipment)
- Demonstrate knowledge of workplace/jobsite safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out
- Exhibit understanding of OSHA safety standards and MSDS
- Erect and use scaffolds safely
- Display understanding of ladder safety
Craft Knowledge
- Explain the history of the craft
- Identify job opportunities in the masonry industry
- Identify craft terminology
Hand and Power Tools
- Identify, use, and properly care for hand tools
- Identify, use, and properly care for power tools
Materials
- Identify and select materials, including synthetic stone and brick products
- Identify various mortars (M, S, N, O) and cements (Type I, II, III) and their uses
- Identify material sizes
Blueprints and Specifications
- Read and interpret written specifications
- Identify and interpret lines and symbols
- Read and interpret drawings and plans
Project Layout
- Square a building, use of 3-4-5/Pythagorean theory
- Install a corner/story pole and determine heights
- Install a metal door/window frame
- Layout and construct control joints
- Identify and install anchor bolts and masonry fasteners
Block
- Job site set-up
- Lay block to the line
- Tool off/join units
- Build block leads and corners
- Calculate cuts for various block corners
- Reinforce walls; horizontally and vertically
- Identify various types of specialty block
- Identify and install wall ties and accessories
- Identify and position various types of lintels
Flashing, Weeps, Insulation
- Install flashing correctly
- Install weep holes correctly
- Install insulation correctly
Math and Measurements
- Exhibit comprehension of construction masonry-related mathematics
- Exhibit understanding of measurements and conversions
- Estimate/calculate materials needed
Masonry Structure Maintenance
- Restore and repoint masonry units
- Select and use masonry cleaning agents
Professionalism
- Exhibit understanding of communication/leadership skills
- Display understanding of professional ethics and behavior
Written Assessment:
Administration Time: 3 hours
Number of Questions: 153
Areas Covered:
Safety: 12%
Craft Knowledge: 9%
Hand and Power Tools: 6%
Materials: 8%
Blueprints and Specifications: 6%
Project Layout: 12%
Block: 22%
Flashing, Weeps, and Insulation: 6%
Math and Measurements: 10%
Masonry Structure Maintenance: 5%
Professionalism: 4%
Sample Questions:
To avoid accidents, ladders must be kept away from
- walkways and traffic lanes
- a level floor
- the boiler room
- carpeting
A piece of metal used for securing line at both ends of course height is a
- brick tie
- line block
- line pin
- brick set
Which of the following is made to resemble a stone?
- scored block
- sound block
- split-faced block
- open-end block
Expansion and control joints are used to
- provide strength
- improve appearance
- allow for movement
- eliminate movement
A material used to strengthen masonry block cells is called
- grout
- wythe
- keel
- thinset
Performance Assessment:
Administration Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Number of Jobs: 3
Areas Covered:
20% Job Layout
Selection and safe use of tools, project length measured according to drawing specifications, squared the project, and time to complete Job 1.
63% Construct a Block Wall/Pier in Stretcher/Running Bond
Level top course; plumb points A, B, C, D, E, and F; corner and wall are square and in range; stayed on coursing dimensions; fullness of joints; maintained proper half-bond; and time to complete Job 2.
17% Project Jointing
Jointing, overall project appearance, and time to complete Job 3.
Sample Job:
Job Layout
Maximum Time: 15 minutes
Participant Activity: The participant, using appropriate tools, will measure project size according to drawing specification. Snap a chalk line, dry bond the first course using 3/8 inch mortar joints. Mark off dimensions for the project, and square the project.