Robert Denford, Brick Masonry instructor at Woodstock Job Corps Center, graduated from the International Masonry Institute Local 1 CT and has worked in the industry for over 20 years. He is a foreman of new construction and restoration and holds multiple certifications, including OSHA 10 and 30, scaffolding user and builder, forklift, and first aid. Robert has loved masonry since he was a child, and now he enjoys passing his knowledge to the next generation of masons.
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.
