Masonry
Stack skills for success with masonry
At Alfred State, you’ll gain the skills to succeed in the nation’s #1 ranked masonry program (U.S. News & World Report). The Masonry AOS combines foundational construction training with hands-on experience in concrete, stone, block, and brick. You’ll graduate prepared to work, supervise, and lead in professional masonry roles across the construction industry.
Pioneer Quotes:
"I work for Piscataqua Landscaping & Hardscaping in Eliot, Maine, and in my management position I am responsible for 115 customer accounts. The masonry program groomed me to be comfortable in a wide breadth of construction conversations.” -Tessa Boyce, '12
Program Details
Courses You May Take
BLCT1002: Intro to Construction Safety
Credits: 2
BLCT1202: Portable Tools & Fastening Sys
Credits: 2
BLCT1212: Foundation Systems & Layout
Credits: 2
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Entrance Requirements
Recommended
- Algebra
- Geometry
Technical Standards
All student applicants in this degree program must be able to meet the following requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Students who are enrolled in this degree program should have the physical capabilities to be able to engage in all training, field, and laboratory environments in a safe and ethical manner. Students must be able to:
- Lift and carry up to or 50 pounds of building materials/equipment without accommodations.
- Perform and function in a safe manner in all laboratory and classroom environments and off campus job site locations.
- Effectively communicate with classmates and instructional staff using appropriate visual and/or auditory communication from a distance of 20 feet.
- Physically setup, move, or climb ladders, scaffolding, etc., unaided, using the designated safety method.
- Identify and react to safety alarms which include, but not limited to, fire alarms, back up alarms and those meant for emergencies.
Required Technology & Equipment
A list of required tools, equipment, PPE, etc. for all of the programs mentioned above can be found at http://www.alfredstate.edu/tool-lists.
A tier 1 laptop computer is required for students entering this degree program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops.
Graduation Requirements
A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in major courses.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
In masonry, you’ll learn to estimate, lay out, and build with concrete, block, stone, and brick while practicing safe equipment use and industry standards. You’ll read blueprints, prepare shop drawings, and communicate construction details effectively. Training also develops supervisory skills, computer-based research, and oral communication, preparing you for both technical and leadership opportunities in the masonry trade.
Facilities and Labs
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
LAND A GREAT CAREER
Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.
