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.
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Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Anonymous
542
Skills
8.3K
OJT hours
OSHA Safety Practices
18
200
OSHA Safety Practices
18
200
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Work Boots
- Ear protection
- Gloves
- Dress code required for worksite and task
- Respirators (if required)
- Other site or task specific PPE(s)
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Scaffolding and work platforms
- Ladders and other egress points
- Body Harness and safety nets
- Other site or task specific fall protection equipment
- Follows other processes and procedures required
- Attending and participating in weekly meetings on the safety program
- Providing required safety certification/documentation, i.e. OSHA 10 or 30 hour
- Other site or task specific safety program requirements
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Care and Use of Tools, and Equipment
9
200
Care and Use of Tools, and Equipment
9
200
- Checking electrical cords and equipment before use
- Keeping hand tools in good repair
- Demonstrating proper maintenance of powder actuated equipment
- Keeping power tools clean and in good order
- Checking for required guards and other safety features on power equipment
- Reporting faulty equipment to a competent person
- Storing tools properly
- Other tool and equipment maintenance as required
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Laying Masonry Units
38
3.4K
Laying Masonry Units
38
3.4K
- Trowel
- Level (mason's)
- Hammer
- Brick set
- Jointers
- Chisel
- Ruler: spacing rule, modular rule and tapeline blocks, line pins and Triggs
- Bolt cutters
- Margin trowels
- Pointing tools
- Floats and brushes
- Transits and laser levels
- Jack lines
- Story pole
- Speed leads
- Wrenches
- Squares
- Other tools and equipment as required
- Raises the line appropriately
- Avoids interference With the line
- Applies full and solid cross joints
- Lays brick to proper alignment: to height. in plane. on bond
- Shows a clean and neat appearance to the work being performed
- Pace is consistent with experience level within the crew
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with the crew
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies proper location of wall per the plans and specs
- Performs dry layout of bond
- Lays first course in mortar within allowable tolerances by eye before using the level
- Following sequences levels. plumbs and straight edges (square and range diagonally)
- Repeat for subsequent courses, keeping to the required height
- Tooling and finishing of joints
- Cleans wall removing tags scrapes and excess mortar
- Follows supervisors directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Laying Specialty Units(Glass Block, etc.)
11
350
Laying Specialty Units(Glass Block, etc.)
11
350
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties and wall wire
- Uses Spacers as needed
- Uses proper mortar and adhesives
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Tools and finishes correctly
- Follows accepted cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
93
10
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
93
10
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Uses appropriate anchors and ties
- Uses proper mortar and adhesives
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Demonstrates proper use of tools including: Notched trowels Rasp Router Hand saw Table or band saw Hawk Plastering trowel Electric drills and paddles for mixing
- Rasps and finishes as required
- Uses plastering and coatings correctly
- Follows proper cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows supervisors 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
- Structural clay tile
- Architectural tile
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties and wall wire
- Uses proper mortar and adhesives
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Tools and finishes
- Follows proper cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows supervisors directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Uses appropriate anchors and ties
- Uses spacers as needed
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Finishes and deans as required
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows supervisors directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties and wall wire and reinforcement
- Uses proper mortar type and color
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Cuts material according to proper procedures
- Tools and finishes as needed
- 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
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Uses appropriate anchors, 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 as needed
- 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
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Maintains proper elevation
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties and wall wire
- Uses proper mortar type and color
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Cuts material according to proper procedures
- Tools and finishes as needed
- Follows manufacturers recommended 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
- Follows proper layout accordingto plans and specs
- Maintains proper elevation
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties and wall wire
- Uses proper mortar type and color
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Cuts material according to proper procedures
- Tools and finishes as needed
- Follows manufacturers recommended cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows supervisors direction
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Identifies and locates specialty shapes as required
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties and wall wire
- Uses proper mortar type and color
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Cuts material according to proper procedures
- Tools and finishes as needed
- Follows manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Refractory
25
400
Refractory
25
400
- Follows proper layout accordingto plans and specs
- Identifies and locates specialty shapes as required
- Uses appropriate anchors and ties
- Identifies and uses prescribed mortars for the application
- Uses proper buttering techniques
- Calculates amount and type of units that are needed
- Installs insulation properly
- Uses proper tools and equipment
- proper use of chain hoist and chains for lifting
- Proper use of rigging equipment
- Constructs arch templates as required
- Installs and uses temporary supports
- Uses appropriate bonding pattern for thickness of the walls
- Measures and marks cuts including multi angle cuts
- If certified follows proper welding procedures
- Installs gunite per the job site specs
- Cuts and rams plastic materials
- Forms and pours castable materials
- Uses proper PPE for the project
- Demonstrates proper heat exposure processes and procedures
- Performs demolition tasks as needed
- Inspects scaffold and work platforms
- Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Terra Cotta
0
200
Terra Cotta
0
200
Cutting Masonry Units
15
550
Cutting Masonry Units
15
550
- Measures and marks materials accurately
- Selects appropriate tool(s) for application
- Makes cuts accurately
- Trims material as needed
- Uses proper PPE or the project
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Measures and marks materials accurately
- Selects appropriate equipment for application
- Makes cuts accurately
- Uses proper PPE for the project
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisors directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Mixing Mortar, Grout, and Patent Mortars
17
200
Mixing Mortar, Grout, and Patent Mortars
17
200
- Selects proper tools as required for the job
- Selects proper mortar types to be mixed as specified
- Maintains proper consistency as required
- Re-tempers as permitted
- Cleans equipment
- Follow safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisors directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies equipment to be used
- performs necessary maintenance
- Selects proper mortar types to be mixed as specified
- Maintains proper consistency as required
- Re-tempers as permitted
- Cleans equipment
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisors directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Installing Grout and Insulating Materials
22
100
Installing Grout and Insulating Materials
22
100
- Selects proper tools required for the job
- Inspects reinforcement for proper installation, corrects as necessary
- Identifies the location to be grouted
- Identifies correct consistency of grout
- Fills cavity to prescribed height
- Keeps work area cleaned
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Selects proper tools required for the job
- Properly uses grouting equipment
- Performs necessary maintenance of the equipment
- Inspects reinforcement for proper installation, corrects as necessary
- Identifies the location to be grouted
- Identifies correct consistency of grout
- Fills cavity to prescribed height
- Consolidates grout according to the specifications
- Keeps work area cleaned
- Keeps equipment clean and in operating condition
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Building Footings and Foundations
17
250
Building Footings and Foundations
17
250
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Demonstrates accepted installation techniques
- Uses appropriate anchors. ties, wall wire and reinforcement
- Uses proper mortar type and color
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Installs joist pockets and opening as required
- Installs grout as required
- Finishes wall openings and penetrations as required
- Installs water proofing as required
- Cuts material according to proper procedures
- Tools and finishes as needed
- Follows proper cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Installs temporary bracing as prescribed
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisors directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Building Arches, Columns, Piers, and Corners
52
650
Building Arches, Columns, Piers, and Corners
52
650
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Builds and installs templates according to specifications required for the opening
- Installs temporary bracing as prescribed
- Demonstrates accepted installation techniques
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties, wall Wire and reinforcement
- Uses proper mortar type and color
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Uses proper flashing and moisture control techniques as required
- Measures and marks materials within tolerance
- Cuts material according to proper procedures
- Tools and finishes as needed
- Removes arch template and supports and finishes as required
- Follows proper cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Demonstrates accepted installation techniques including
- Maintains plumb and alignment within allowable tolerances
- Demonstrates proper use of jack line
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties, wall wire and reinforcement
- Uses proper mortar type and color
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Uses proper flashing and moisture control techniques as required
- Measures and marks materials within tolerance
- Cuts material according to proper procedures
- Tools and finishes
- Follows proper cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Demonstrates accepted installation techniques:
- Sequence: level, plumb, straight edge and within allowable tolerances
- Identifies proper location of wall
- Performs dry layout of bond
- Lays first course in mortar
- Levels, plumbs and straight edges (square and range diagonally)
- Repeats for subsequent courses keeping to the required height
- Tool and finishes of joints
- Cleans wall
- Maintains plumb and alignment within allowable tolerances
- Demonstrates proper use of jack line
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties, wall Wire and reinforcement
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Uses proper flashing and moisture control techniques as required
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Building Fireplaces and Chimneys
23
250
Building Fireplaces and Chimneys
23
250
- Follows proper layout according to plans. Specs and code requirements
- Demonstrates accepted installation techniques
- Properly installs accessories - Clean out
- Properly installs accessories - Thimble as required for furnace flue
- Properly installs accessories - Ash dump
- Properly installs accessories - Air intake
- Properly installs accessories - Damper
- Properly installs accessories - Chimney cap
- Constructs components for an effective fireplace function - Firebox
- Constructs components for an effective fireplace function - Smoke chamber
- Constructs components for an effective fireplace function - Chimney/Flue
- Maintains plumb and alignment within allowable tolerances
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties, wall wire and reinforcement
- Uses proper mortar type and color
- Demonstrates proper handling of materials
- Measures and marks materials Within tolerance
- Cuts material according to proper procedures
- Tools and finishes
- Follows proper cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with his section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Installing Anchoring Devices, Relieving Angles, and Lintels
30
130
Installing Anchoring Devices, Relieving Angles, and Lintels
30
130
- Inbed plates and bolts
- Screwed on anchors
- Hook and eye wire
- Wall ties and wire mesh
- Strap anchors and anchors straps
- Dove tail anchors
- Column anchors
- Door buck anchors
- Other anchoring devices as required
- Meeting the following specific criteria: Identifies proper location according to specs and plans
- Meeting the following specific criteria: Identifies appropriate anchoring device
- Meeting the following specific criteria: Installs according to manufactured s recommendations
- Meeting the following specific criteria: Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Meeting the following specific criteria: Follows supervisors directions
- Meeting the following specific criteria: Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies proper location according to specs and plans
- Identifies appropriate relieving angles
- Installs according to plans and specs.
- Installs appropriate flashing materials
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies proper location and size according to specs and plans
- Identifies appropriate configuration
- Installs according to plans and specs
- Installs appropriate flashing materials
- Finishes according to job site requirements
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Installing Masonry Panels
32
25
Installing Masonry Panels
32
25
- Identifies proper location according to specs and plans
- Follows proper installation techniques including the rigging of panels and planking
- Works within allowable tolerances
- Uses appropriate anchoring method
- Finishes panel according to project requirements
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies proper location according to specs and plans
- Follows proper installation techniques including the rigging of panels and planking
- Works within allowable tolerances
- Uses appropriate anchoring method
- Finishes panel according to project requirements
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies proper location according to specs and plans
- Follows proper installation techniques including the rigging of panels and planking
- Works within allowable tolerances
- Uses appropriate anchoring method
- Finishes panel according to project requirements
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies proper location according to specs and plans
- Follows proper installation techniques including the rigging of panels and planking
- Works within allowable tolerances
- Uses appropriate anchoring method
- Finishes panel according to project requirements
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Laying Brick Pavers
26
75
Laying Brick Pavers
26
75
- Demonstrates proper layout according to plans and specs
- Uses proper materials handling techniques
- Applies full and solid cross joints
- Lays brick to proper alignment: to height, in plane, on bond
- Maintains a clean and neat appearance
- Accurately measures, marks and cuts material within allowable tolerances
- Properly installs units, including cuts and pieces as required
- Tools and finishes as needed
- Follows proper cleaning procedures
- Protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisors directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Proper layout according to plans and specs
- Uses proper materials handling techniques
- Installs base and substrate according to plans and specs
- Lays brick to proper alignment: to height. in plane. on bond
- Clean neat appearance of paving assembly
- Accurately measures, marks and cuts material within allowable tolerances
- Installation of units. including cuts and pieces as required
- Finishing as required
- Cleans assemblies in appropriate manner
- Protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Reinforced Masonry/ Steel Reinforcement and Rods
30
600
Reinforced Masonry/ Steel Reinforcement and Rods
30
600
- Identifies location of reinforcement per site requirements
- Identifies appropriate size and type
- Installs reinforcement in proper location using spacers
- Keeps required rod lap length per the building code requirements
- Installs grout as required
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Selects proper tools required for the job
- Inspects reinforcement for proper installation, corrects as necessary
- Identifies the location to be grouted
- Identifies correct consistency of grout
- Fills cavity to prescribed height
- Keeps work area cleaned
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Selects proper tools required for the job
- Properly uses grouting equipment
- Performs necessary maintenance of the equipment
- Inspects reinforcement for proper installation, corrects as necessary
- Identifies the location to be grouted
- Identifies correct consistency of grout
- Fills cavity to prescribed height
- Consolidates grout according to the specifications
- Keeps work area cleaned
- Keeps equipment clean and in operating condition
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Flashing, Counter-Flashing, Waterproofing Materials and Caulking
46
50
Flashing, Counter-Flashing, Waterproofing Materials and Caulking
46
50
- Identifies appropriate size and type
- Identifies location of flashing per plans and specs
- Installs flashing in proper location using proper techniques
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies appropriate system per the plans and specs
- Identifies correct location
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Spray applied
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Trowel applied
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Glued on
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Stapled
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Peel and stick
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Roll on
- Installs weep holes and vents as required
- Installs mortar net systems
- Disposes waste material in the required manner
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies appropriate system per the plans and specs
- Identifies correct location
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Spray applied
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Trowel applied
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Glued on
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Stapled
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: peel and stick
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations: Roll on
- Installs protection as required
- Disposes waste material in the required manner
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Identifies appropriate system per the plans and specs
- Identifies location
- Identifies and uses appropriate tools for the application
- Installs according to manufacturer's recommendations
- Prepares location prior to caulking
- Selects and uses appropriate materials
- Finishes joints according to job site requirements
- Maintains a clean and appearance of the work
- Cleans and maintains tools and equipment
- Disposes waste material in the required manner
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Cleaning, Washdown and/or Rubbing Down of Masonry Surfaces
16
25
Cleaning, Washdown and/or Rubbing Down of Masonry Surfaces
16
25
- Identifies appropriate cleaning method per the plans and specs
- Identifies and uses appropriate tools for the application
- Selects proper PPE
- Demonstrates appropriate method for cleaning new or existing masonry
- Follows proper sequence 1. Protects adjacent areas 2. Mixes cleaning agents proportionally according to manufacturer’s recommendations 3. Wets wall surface and surrounding area 4. Applies solution to wall surface 5. Rubs or scrapes excess mortar, dirt or grout from wall 6. Rinses 7. Re-applies cleaning solution and scrape as necessary 8. Does a final rinse of entire area 9. Shows care and proper handling and disposal of cleaning solution 10. Cleans all tools and equipment
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Selects proper PPE
- Uses appropriate tools and equipment
- Patches and repairs areas as indicated
- Rubs entire wall area to remove excess mortar
- Cleans and puts away all tools and equipment
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisors directions
- Follows other processes and procedures required
Welding, Certified as Required
4
300
Welding, Certified as Required
4
300
- Worker must be able to present a valid welding certificate
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Erecting and Dismantling Scaffolding and Working Platforms
18
300
Erecting and Dismantling Scaffolding and Working Platforms
18
300
- Safely build. maintain and dismantle scaffolding and working platforms
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
- Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
- Uses appropriate anchors, ties and wall wire and reinforcement
- Installs proper flashing and moisture control system
- Uses proper mortar type and color
- Proper handling of materials
- Uses proper rigging techniques
- Uses appropriate equipment for the size and weight of material
- Cut material according to proper procedures
- Tools, finishes and caulks as specified
- Cleaning procedures
- Properly protects finished work
- Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
- Follows supervisor's directions
- Follows other processes and procedures as required
Related Instruction Content
Training Provider(s):
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
Mortars, Types and Applications
6
Mortars, Types and Applications
6
Material Handling and Storage
3
Material Handling and Storage
3
Line Attachment and Setting Trigs
1
Line Attachment and Setting Trigs
1
Masonry Bonds
39
Masonry Bonds
39
Trade Mathematics
76
Trade Mathematics
76
Brick Paving Techniques
12
Brick Paving Techniques
12
Transits, Water Levels, Lasers
8
Transits, Water Levels, Lasers
8
Fireplaces
44
Fireplaces
44
Code Requirements
8
Code Requirements
8
Lintels, Sills and Arches
16
Lintels, Sills and Arches
16
Glass Block
4
Glass Block
4
Job Layout
16
Job Layout
16
Blueprint Reading
56
Blueprint Reading
56
Job Supervision
8
Job Supervision
8
Cooperative Working Skills
4
Cooperative Working Skills
4
Introduction to Restoration and Retrofitting
8
Introduction to Restoration and Retrofitting
8
Advanced Topics/New Technologies
16
Advanced Topics/New Technologies
16
Advanced Grouted Reinforced Masonry
8
Advanced Grouted Reinforced Masonry
8