Masonry Level 1 Trainee Guide, Hardcover
by NCCEREdition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-11-22
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Introduction to Masonry, Masonry Tools and Equipment, Measurements, Drawings, and Specifications, Mortar, and Masonry Units and Installation Techniques. Instructor Supplements Instructors: Product supplements may be ordered directly through OASIS at http://oasis.pearson.com . For more information contact your Pearson NCCER/Contren Sales Specialist at http://nccer.pearsonconstructionbooks.com/store/sales.aspx . Annotated Instructor's Guide (AIG) Paperback 0-13-109162-X AIG Binder 0-13-109163-8 Computerized Testing Software 0-13-109909-4 Transparency Masters 0-13-109896-9 PowerPointreg; Presentation Slides 0-13-602564-1 National Construction Career Test (NCCT) available with this title http://nccer.org/academicAvailAssessments.aspx
Table of Contents
| 28101-04 Introduction to Masonry (20 Hours) | |
| Introduces the trainee to the historic and current materials and processes used in the masonry trade and covers safety concerns specific to the trade | |
| Explains the uses of brick and concrete block, along with basic techniques for mixing mortar and laying masonry units | |
| Covers opportunities in the trade | |
| Allows the trainee to mix mortar and perform basic bricklaying | |
| 28102-04 Masonry Tools and Equipment (12.5 Hours) | |
| Describes the hand and power tools and equipment used in mixing mortar and in cutting, laying, and finishing masonry units | |
| Explains the safe operation of masonry saws and mortar mixing machines | |
| 28103-04 Measurements, Drawings, and Specifications (10 Hours) | |
| Guides the trainee in using mathematics to calculate distances, areas, and volumes common in masonry work | |
| Describes the information typically found on residential construction drawings and specifications | |
| Includes blueprints | |
| 28104-04 Mortar (10 Hours) | |
| Explains the types and properties of mortar and the materials used in the mixture, including admixtures | |
| Includes instructions for mixing mortar by hand and machine and describes how to properly store mortar | |
| 28105-04 Masonry Units and Installation Techniques (60 Hours) | |
| Covers all types of concrete and clay masonry units and their applications | |
| Explains the use of ties and reinforcing materials | |
| Covers the processes used in placing masonry units, including layout and setup, spreading mortar, cutting brick and block, laying to the line, making corners, tooling joints, patching, and cleanup | |
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