Certificate In Mason General
Subjects
- Introduction to Masonry and Safety
- Building Materials
- Masonry Tools and Techniques
- Brick and Block Masonry
- Plastering, Flooring and Finishing
- Estimation, Drawing and Professional Skills
Details
Description
Course Name: Certificate in Mason General
Course Id: CMG
Eligibility: No Formal Qualification required.
Duration: SIX MONTHS
Syllabus:-
Introduction to Masonry and Safety: Role and Responsibilities of a Mason, Tools and Equipment of a Mason, Types of Masonry Work, Construction Site Layout and Planning, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workplace Health and Safety Rules, Handling and Storage of Materials, First Aid and Emergency Procedures, Hazard Identification and Risk Prevention, Environmental Safety in Construction.
Building Materials: Types of Bricks and Their Properties, Types of Stones and Their Properties, Cement Types and Uses, Sand and Aggregates in Construction, Lime and Its Applications, Mortar Preparation and Uses, Concrete and Its Proportions, Waterproofing Materials, Plastering Materials, Selection and Testing of Quality Materials.
Masonry Tools and Techniques: Measuring and Marking Tools, Cutting and Shaping Tools, Laying and Jointing Tools, Scaffolding Tools and Techniques, Mixing and Applying Mortar, Laying of Bricks in Different Bonds, Stone Masonry Techniques, Pointing and Joint Finishing, Use of Plumb Bob, Level and Square, Maintenance and Care of Tools.
Brick and Block Masonry: Fundamentals of Brick Masonry, Types of Brick Bonds (English, Flemish, Stretcher, Header), Cavity Wall Construction, Partition Walls and Load Bearing Walls, Block Masonry (Hollow and Solid Blocks), Ornamental and Decorative Brickwork, Arches and Lintels in Masonry, Openings for Doors and Windows, Repair and Maintenance of Brickwork, Defects in Masonry and Their Remedies.
Plastering, Flooring and Finishing: Preparation of Surface for Plastering, Types of Plaster (Lime, Cement, Gypsum), Application Techniques of Plaster, Curing Methods for Plaster, Floor Laying Techniques (Brick, Stone, Tile), Finishing of Walls and Floors, Pointing and Whitewashing, Rendering and Skimming, Decorative Finishes, Common Plaster Defects and Rectification.
Estimation, Drawing and Professional Skills: Reading and Understanding Construction Drawings, Symbols and Notations in Building Drawings, Estimation of Materials for Masonry Work, Calculation of Brick and Mortar Quantities, Basic Cost Estimation for Masonry Projects, Communication and Teamwork Skills, Time Management at Worksite, Quality Standards in Masonry, Entrepreneurship Skills for Masons, Career Opportunities in Masonry.