Brick, Block, and Stonemasonry Technology, CC

Program Description:

This program is designed to prepare students to lay bricks and/or blocks. Included is instruction in laying out and/or spacing bonds; determining vertical and horizontal alignment in courses using gauges, plumb-bobs, and levels; and cutting, notching, and shaping blocks, bricks, and stone to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, and fireplaces.

1st Year

Approved Electives:

• BBV 1623 - Chimney & Fireplace Construction 3 SH
• BBV 1723 - Steps, Arches, and Brick Floors 3 SH
• BBV 1913 - Special Problems in Masonry 3 SH
• BBV 1923 - Supervised Work Experience in Brick, Block, and Stonemasonry 3 SH

Completion Award: Career Certificate (One Year) 32 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirements: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312 /RST 1312 /RSV 1312 - Orientation  course in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

A CPAS review course and exam are required to graduate from this program.