Hybrid programs blend both competency- and time-based strategies,
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
Stonemason
USDOL
National (OA)
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Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Anonymous
326
Skills
Hours do not meet minimum OA standard for this occupation
6K
OJT hours
Safe Use and Maintenance of Related Trade Tools and Equipment
118
350
Safe Use and Maintenance of Related Trade Tools and Equipment
118
350
- Claw hammer
- Axe hammer
- Stone/spalling hammer
- Bush/mash/drilling hammer
- Drilling hammer
- Combination hammer
- Brick hammer
- Pick hammer
- Prospecting hammer
- Bolster/patent hammer
- Mallets rubber, wood or rawhide
- Carving hammers, square and round heads
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Flat chisel
- Point chisel
- Star chisel
- Tracing chisel
- Hand set/pitching tool
- Toothed chisel
- Plugging/raglan chisel
- Combination rasp/file
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Lewis pins
- Box lewis
- Granite clamp
- Nylon straps
- Pressure clamp
- Suction cups
- Chain fall
- Come-along
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Pinch/pry/crookie/setting bar
- Rollers
- Wooden wedges
- Monument cart/dollies
- Setting pins
- Clamps: C-clamp
- Clamps: Bar clamp
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with his section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Margin trowels
- Pointing trowels
- Mason trowels
- Flat trowel and hawk
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Flat
- Concave Jointer
- Convex Jointer
- V Jointer
- Box Jointer
- Ribbon Jointer
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Folding rule
- Metal tape: standard, metric and engineer
- Squares: Bevel
- Squares: T-square
- Squares: Combination
- Squares: Framing
- Chalk lines
- Plumb bobs and range lines
- Compass/trammel point
- Levels: Laser
- Levels: Mason's
- Levels: Transits
- Levels: Water Levels
- Follows supervisor’s directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Plug/Feather or Wedges/Shims
- Socket sets
- Wrenches
- Torque wrench
- Pliers/side cutters
- Utility knife
- Pencils and markers
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements and appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Caulking cutters
- Electrical/extension cords
- Ground Faults (GFIs)
- Generators
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Power drills: Hammer drill
- Power drills: Variable speed drill
- Power drills: Cord less drill
- Power drills: Pneumatic drill
- Angle grinders/polisher
- Saws
- Worm drive or equivalent
- Chop saw
- Bridge saw
- Chipping gun: Pneumatic
- Chipping gun: Electric
- Follows supervisor’s directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Powered industrial lift trucks
- Aerial lifts
- Guillotines
- Pulleys and hoists
- Monorail system
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Preparing Sub-Straits for Stone Installation(all Vertical and Horizontal Applications)
8
300
Preparing Sub-Straits for Stone Installation(all Vertical and Horizontal Applications)
8
300
- Repairs sub-strait as necessary
- Installs flashing, waterproofing or drainage mat
- Installs air barrier as required
- Installs insulation as required
- Secures anchors and ties as required
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Installing Anchoring Systems
13
150
Installing Anchoring Systems
13
150
- Identifies anchoring system per specs Cane rod system: Verifies proper location of eye rod
- Identifies anchoring system per specs Cane rod system - Installs rod as wall is built
- Ensures that rod is completely surrounded by mortar in the collar joint: Track—system
- Ensures that rod is completely surrounded by mortar in the collar joint: Lays out grid system
- Verifies plumb, level and in line with wall layout
- Attaches track system to back up wall - Stainless steel strap anchors
- Demonstrates proper installation as stone wall is built - Copper/stainless/brass wires
- Demonstrates proper installation as stone wall is built - Welded attachment
- Performs welds as prescribed on welding diagram
- Inspects andre-seals waterproofing as necessary
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Setting Stone, Natural, Cast, and Pre-Cast concrete, using Traditional and Modern Anchoring Methods (Vertical Applications)
49
1.5K
Setting Stone, Natural, Cast, and Pre-Cast concrete, using Traditional and Modern Anchoring Methods (Vertical Applications)
49
1.5K
- Identifies area where work is to be performed
- Checks for safety equipment
- Identifies appropriate tools and equipment for the job assigned
- Establishes a safety zone
- Identifies and demonstrates use of appropriate PPE
- Locates stone according to project drawings
- Checks sub-strait and prepares as necessary
- Checks for appropriate flashing and waterproofing systems per specs
- Chooses appropriate lifting device
- Attaches stone to lifting device
- Applies waterproofing to back of stone if required
- Assures that stone is moved so that it's not damaged
- Verifies location and accuracy of preexisting anchors/kerfs
- Prepares setting bed with mortar or shims as required
- Moves stone into place
- Checks stone for level, plumb and wall line
- Anchors stone with appropriate anchoring system per specs
- If welding, appropriate welding certification required
- Protects surrounding area
- Demonstrates proper welding technique for the application
- Installs anchors as required
- Finish joints according to specs
- Cleans stone face of excess mortar and dirt
- Applies water resistant application per specs
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies area where work is to be performed
- Checks walking and wheeling surfaces
- Checks for safety equipment
- Identifies appropriate tools and equipment for the job assigned
- Establishes a safety zone
- Identifies and demonstrates use of appropriate PPE
- Check sub strait and repair as necessary
- Check for appropriate flashing, drainage and moisture control system per specs
- Demonstrates ability to establish wall line per project drawings and specs
- Establishes control joints as required
- Prepares appropriate mortar for the application per specs
- Demonstrates ability to dress the stone to match wall pattern
- Applies mortar to establish full compacted bed and head joints
- Installs stone and orients to wall line
- Installs wall tie or anchoring system per specs
- Finishes joints according to specs
- Cleans wall of excess mortar as required
- Protects finished work according to weather conditions per specs
- Applies water resistant application per specs
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Material Handling
12
Material Handling
12
- Locates area where material is to be stored
- Prepares storage/staging area to receive stone
- Inventories and inspects materials deliveries
- Demonstrates proper material handling techniques: Rigging
- Demonstrates proper material handling techniques: Lifting
- Demonstrates proper material handling techniques: Stacking
- Stages material appropriate to work flow
- Positions crates or pallets for safe access to materials
- Protects material from weather, staining and damage
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Setting Stone, Natural and Cast. Using all Traditional and Modern Methods (Horizontal Applications)
0
1.5K
Setting Stone, Natural and Cast. Using all Traditional and Modern Methods (Horizontal Applications)
0
1.5K
Mixing Mortars
47
80
Mixing Mortars
47
80
- Identifies type of mortar per the specs
- Uses the proper PPE
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Sand, fine or coarse aggregate
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Portland Cement
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Hydrated lime
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Additives as required per specs
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Potable water
- Gathers proper tools and equipment
- Adds sand to mixing box
- Adds lime and cement
- Cuts dry mix with a hoe until ingredients are thoroughly blended
- Gradually add water and mix thoroughly to desired consistency
- Allows adequate time for mortar to hydrate and re-temper to desired consistency per
- Cleans tools and equipment after each use
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies type of mortar per the specs
- Uses the proper PPE
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Sand, fine or coarse aggregate
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Portland Cement
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Hydrated lime
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Additives as required per specs
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Potable water
- Gathers proper tools and equipment
- Checks mixer for safe operation
- Adds half desired amount of water to the mixer
- Adds half desired amount of sand
- Adds half desired amounts of Portland Cement and lime
- Gradually add remaining water, sand, Portland cement and lime
- Allows to mix for 10 minutes or according to spec
- Transports mortar to desired location
- Cleans tools and equipment after each use
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Coarse aggregate (sand)
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Portland Cement
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Additives as required per specs
- Demonstrates ability to gather proper materials for the mix: Potable water
- Gathers proper tools and equipment
- Mixes ingredients according to standard procedures to desired consistency
- Transports dry pack to desired location
- Cleans tools and equipment after each use
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section.
- Follows other processes and procedures as required.
Stone Maintenance and Restoration
20
200
Stone Maintenance and Restoration
20
200
- Identifies area where work is to be performed
- Checks for safety equipment
- Identifies appropriate tools and equipment for the job assigned
- Establishes a safety zone
- Identifies and demonstrates use of appropriate PPE
- Visually inspects areas to be repaired/restored
- Identifies method or technique to use
- Identifies materials to be replaced
- Chooses compatible material for repair to match adjacent areas
- Prepares the area to be restored according to specs
- Properly removes damaged material
- Replaces wall tie system as needed
- Installs stone to match adjacent area
- Repairs mortar joints to match adjacent area
- Cleans any excess cement from stone face
- Protects finished work until cured
- Applies coating if required in specifications
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Pointing, Caulking, and Cleaning and Grouting
26
130
Pointing, Caulking, and Cleaning and Grouting
26
130
- Identifies area to be pointed
- Checks scaffold for safe erection
- Reviews and follows all MSDS directions for the materials to be used
- Establishes a safety zone underneath the work area
- Identifies and demonstrates use of appropriate PPE
- Removes mortar per the techniques required: Hammer and chisel
- Removes mortar per the techniques required: Pneumatic tools
- Removes mortar per the techniques required: Grinding/diamond blades or carborundum
- Removes mortar per the techniques required: Chipping hammer
- Removes mortar per the techniques required: Saw
- Cleans joints and prepares the area for pointing
- Pre-hydrates the area
- Allows water to be absorb
- Identifies proper mixing ratio per specs
- Thoroughly mix the materials dry
- Pre-hydrates mortar mixture
- Adds remaining water to achieve desired consistency
- Begins to re-point the joints in lifts as required
- Re-points an area and finishes the joints with proper profile - When mortar is thumb print hard, removes excess tags and brushes down
- Re-hydrates the was as necessary
- Cleans the wall with mild solution if required
- Cleans adjacent area
- Disposes of material properly
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Stone Fabrication
24
230
Stone Fabrication
24
230
- Identifies area where work is to be performed
- Checks for safety equipment
- Identifies appropriate tools and equipment for the job assigned
- Establishes a safety zone
- Identifies and demonstrates use of appropriate PPE
- Identifies method or technique to use
- Identifies materials to be fabricated
- Fabricates stone surfaces to desired dimensions and finish per specs
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Uses appropriate anchor ties and wall wire
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Uses proper mortar and adhesives
- Installs parge base coat as required
- Demonstrates back butter units per manufacturer's recommendations
- Demonstrates use of grout bag to fill the joints
- Tools and finishes per the required contour
- Follows proper cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows supervisor’s directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Cutting and Carving Stone
9
1.2K
Cutting and Carving Stone
9
1.2K
- Identifies stone to be cut/carved
- Checks for safety equipment
- Identifies and demonstrates use of appropriate PPE
- Chooses appropriate tools and equipment for the specific material
- Establishes a safety zone
- Cuts/carves stone according to desired shape and or dimensions
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Welding, Certified as Required
0
360
Welding, Certified as Required
0
360
Installation of AAC Panels and Blocks
0
10
Installation of AAC Panels and Blocks
0
10
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430
RI hours
Orientation
12
Orientation
12
OSHA Construction Safety 1926 30 hour
30
OSHA Construction Safety 1926 30 hour
30
CPR/FirstAid
16
CPR/FirstAid
16
Scaffold Safety Qualification
6
Scaffold Safety Qualification
6
Drugs and Alcohol
4
Drugs and Alcohol
4
Diversity in the Work Place
2
Diversity in the Work Place
2
Materials Safety Data Sheet
1
Materials Safety Data Sheet
1
Trade and Labor History
24
Trade and Labor History
24
Use of Tools and Equipment
4
Use of Tools and Equipment
4
Introduction to Stone (Geology, quarrying)
37
Introduction to Stone (Geology, quarrying)
37
Cleaning, Sealing and Finishing
14
Cleaning, Sealing and Finishing
14
Bonds and Patterns
24
Bonds and Patterns
24
Trade Mathematics
72
Trade Mathematics
72
Masonry Restoration
68
Masonry Restoration
68
Layout from Drawings
8
Layout from Drawings
8
Materials Estimating
10
Materials Estimating
10
Sketching
8
Sketching
8
Blueprint Reading
64
Blueprint Reading
64
Expansion Joints
4
Expansion Joints
4
Building Code Specifications
8
Building Code Specifications
8
Advanced Topics/New Technologies
16
Advanced Topics/New Technologies
16