Masonry Fundamentals

College: CONS   Program: 0844   Campus: WA

About the Program

This 16 week program provides theory and hands-on training for the brick and stone masonry field and foundational skills in construction carpentry. The program is designed to give students safety training and an opportunity to strengthen their math and communications skills through academic upgrading if required. Students will learn to safely and properly operate hand and power tools as well as equipment found on the construction site. They will have opportunities to use masonry materials and supplies and to practise the selection, preparation and installation of masonry materials. Graduates can expect to find entry level employment in the construction industry or a traditional apprenticeship in the Brick & Masonry trade.

Program Facts

Length: 16-week Ontario College Certificate program
Location: Ontario Masonry Training Centre-Mississauga, 360 Superior Blvd, Mississauga, ON or the Waterloo campus
Start: April (Waterloo Campus), May (Mississauga)
First-Year Capacity: 18
Tuition: Please refer to Fees Chart for more detail
*Fees are higher for international students on a Student Visa.
*Recreation/Athletics, Graduation/Alumni, Insurance, as well as program-related costs such as books and supplies are additional.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.

Note:

• Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.

Admission Procedures

• Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Note:

• Applicants who require upgrading in mathematics and/or communications are advised to enroll in the Academic Upgrading (ACE) program at Conestoga.

For program information call the Information Centre for details at 519-748-5220 ext. 3656.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Adults with significant life and work experience may receive credits toward a college certificate or diploma program through an assessment process. The learning may have taken place through employment, non-credit courses, independent study, conferences and seminars or volunteer activities. Prior learning must be measurable at the college level and meet Conestoga's standards of achievement for current courses. Evaluation is done through a challenge exam or portfolio development. Successful completion results in a credit on a Conestoga College transcript. To begin the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process please visit: www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/testing/plar.jsp or call 519-748-5220 x2260.

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees, and to cancel at any time, a program, course, a program major or option, change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered, or change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons, or withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.