Program Overview
Masonry
Program Details
Hands-on shop experience is the basis for Kwantlen's Masonry program. Students will learn to work with brick, concrete and glass block, terra cotta and stone. Masonry involves a lot of physical and outdoor work, using power and hand tools, and material moving equipment.
Foundation Training
Full-time: 21 weeks, Off-Campus
Program: Foundation training program prepares students for employment as a Mason (Bricklayer) apprentice. A mason's work can be laying a simple wall or installing an ornate exterior on a high-rise building. Students who successfully complete the Masonry: Citation (Foundation) will learn blueprint reading, building codes, industry safety requirements and guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
YTT Training
Currently offered in partnership with various school districts
Program: 21 week Foundation level training Contact: Please contact your school counsellor for more information.
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We at Kwantlen Polytechnic University respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and study in a region that overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral First Nations territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), qi̓ cə̓ y̓ (Katzie), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), scə̓ waθən (Tsawwassen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and kwikwəƛ̓ə̓ m (Kwikwetlem); and with the lands of the qw̓ ɑ:nƛ̓ə̓ n̓ (Kwantlen First Nation), which gifted its name to this university.
Program Outline
Masonry Program at KPU: Detailed Information
Outline:
- Program Format: Full-time, 21 weeks, Off-Campus
- Program Content: Hands-on experience in working with various materials like brick, concrete, glass block, terra cotta, and stone.
- Course Schedule: Available in the Program Schedule.
- Modules:
- Foundation Training: Prepares students for employment as a Mason (Bricklayer) apprentice. Covers blueprint reading, building codes, industry safety, and handling hazardous materials.
- YTT Training: 21-week Foundation level training offered in partnership with various school districts. Contact your school counsellor for more information.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: Hands-on shop experience.
- Faculty: Experienced instructors with industry knowledge.
Careers:
- Career Paths: Mason (Bricklayer), specializing in laying simple walls or installing ornate exteriors on high-rise buildings.
- Opportunities: Employment in construction industry.
Other:
- Program intakes have been postponed.
- The program involves physical and outdoor work, using power and hand tools, and material moving equipment.
- Students who successfully complete the Masonry: Citation (Foundation) will be prepared for employment as a Mason (Bricklayer) apprentice.
Additional Notes:
- The program information is accurate as of November 2023.
- For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the official KPU website or contact the program directly.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Overview:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a public polytechnic university located in British Columbia, Canada. It offers over 140 programs across five campuses, focusing on providing students with the skills they need for their chosen careers. KPU emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world experience through co-ops, practicums, and paid internships.
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