The strength of the curriculum lies in the hands-on experience. Students begin the program with a two-week training period during which they gain necessary certifications and a basic knowledge of materials and tools used on the job. This initial training is followed by a six-week internship during which students work at the job site and serve as helpers to bricklayers. The applied, hands-on classroom training includes extensive laboratory sessions, followed by a field experience as a bricklayer for several weeks in the spring. The Masonry curriculum is designed by an advisory committee that includes representatives from the masonry building trade, the Iowa Department of Education and Kirkwood Community College.
Instructors provide students with a list of the minimum requirements.
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