Masonry

Clinton Gray, Department Chair
Email address: GrayCJ@alfredstate.edu

Stephen Richard, Program Coordinator
Email address: richarsb@alfredstate.edu

Each year, more and more students and employers have asked for additional instruction and skills-based training in masonry beyond what is provided by the building construction program. Our masonry program was designed with these desires in mind. It will provide you with extensive instruction after completing the common first-year building construction curricula.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Estimate, layout, and build various masonry and concrete flatwork systems and explain how to supervise people.
• Properly choose and implement personal and job site safety and access equipment.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Communicate construction details and estimates with written documents and scale shop drawings.
• Lay out, prepare, and install various concrete flatwork, block work, stone work, and brick work.
• Use the computer to access trade-related specifications.
• Perform computer-based research and communication.
• Demonstrate effective oral communication.

Direct Entry Into Baccalaureate Degree Program

Occupational Opportunities

• Brick or stone salesman
• Kiln mason
• Construction foreman
• Estimator
• Salesperson
• Private or commercial remodeler
• Maintenance supervisor
• Construction superintendent
• Concrete foreman
• Expediter
• Contractor
• Mason

Employment Statistics

Related Programs

Office of Accessibility Services

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu  or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.

Technical Standards

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height.
• Must be able to perform safely in the laboratory.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a person 20 feet away.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and/or able to climb, unaided, onto and off equipment using three points of contact.
• Must be able to safely respond to a backup warning alarm.

Masonry - AOS Degree