Building & Construction
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional engineer or master tradesperson. Study draft only.
Masonry
9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-26): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Construction safety, hazard recognition, and PPE usetrade mathematics including measurement, layout calculations, and unit conversionworkplace communication and career readinessbrick selection, coursing, and laying techniquesconcrete masonry unit (CMU) block laying and wall constructionnatural and manufactured stone selection and installationmortar types, mixing ratios, and applicationfooting layout and constructionbrick and stone veneer installation over structural backingsarch construction including centering and keystone placementconcrete flatwork preparation, placing, and finishinglayout and leveling using levels, transits, and laser instrumentsa capstone masonry project integrating learned skillssupervised externship and worksite placement with industry employerspreparation for NCCER Masonry Levels 1–3 written and performance assessments and OSHA 10 outreach training completion
Course & assessment plan
13 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $14,535 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NCCER Masonry L1-3 | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
| OSHA 10 | Industry certification | U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Program |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Envelope & Finish: Drywall / Painting / Finishing → Roofing → Carpentry → Masonry → Home & Building Inspection
