is a journeyman for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers and the Bricklaying instructor at Keystone Job Corps Center. His more than two decades of experience help Rob teach students valuable lessons.
Bricklayer
On the job, you will ...
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Build and repair walls, fireplaces and other structures with brick or stone
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Use blueprints or drawings and basic math to calculate materials needed for a project
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Mix and clean excess mortar, grout and/or cement
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Use power tools to clean and polish surfaces
Some of the career options you will have ...
Most Bricklayer Job Corps graduates find careers as brick masons, cement masons, terrazzo workers, plasterers and stucco masons.
Students should also consider pursuing Advanced Cement Masonry and other Advanced Training programs at Job Corps as part of their career pathway.
The credentials you will earn ...
In the Bricklayer training program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from the International Masonry Institute (IMI) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
What you’ll need to start training ...
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Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
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Passing scores on all written and performance tests
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Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
Construction
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Bricklaying professionals build and repair walls, fireplaces and other structures with brick or stone.
