Students will be able to: 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; explain the history of the craft; identify job opportunities in the masonry industry; identify craft terminology; identify, use, and properly care for hand tools; identify, use, and properly care for power tools; 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; read and interpret written specifications; identify and interpret lines and symbols; read and interpret drawings and plans; square a building, use of 3-4-5/Pythagorean theory; install a corner/story pole and determine heights; install a metal door/window frame; lay out and construct control joints; identify and install anchor bolts and masonry fasteners; conduct a 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; install flashing correctly; Install weep holes correctly; install insulation correctly; exhibit comprehension of construction masonry-related mathematics; exhibit understanding of measurements and conversions; estimate/calculate materials needed; restore and repoint masonry units; select and use masonry cleaning agents; exhibit understanding of communication/leadership skills;  and display understanding of professional ethics and behavior. Performance Component: Job Layout (20%); Construct a Block Wall/Pier in Stretcher/Running Bond (63%); Project Jointing (17%).