Cement Masonry Certificate
Area of Study: Certificate of Proficiency in Carpentry
Degree/Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency
Academic School: Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science
Students must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
The apprenticeship program prepares the student to earn a journey level status in Cement Masonry, as well as earn an Associate Degree in Applied Industrial Technology. The apprenticeship certificate recognizes student attaining journey level status at the completion of the technical studies. A five year apprenticeship emphasizes the skill set required to be a highly skilled craftsman. An apprentice learns to install, repair, maintain and service finished surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids, monitor concrete curing, and use saws to cut expansion joints.