ABICE MASONRY PROGRAMME COURSE OUTLINE
N.B Students in this programme are eligible to receive industry recognized certification from the Antigua and Barbuda National Training Agency (ABNTA) upon successful completion of the course along with an ABICE TVET Certificate.
Course Description:
Masonry is a two-year programme of study that prepares students to work in the masonry and building trades and prepares qualified individuals to progress into various positions in the masonry field. Students develop an understanding of masonry work and learn to communicate using the trade terms. Course safety is reinforced continually throughout the course sequence. Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Communication and Occupational Math are integrated throughout the curriculum. Skill development includes knowledge of masonry tools, introduction to block laying, measurement, estimating and simulation of various wall construction. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of Masonry in both theory and practical applications. In addition, students will complete a four-month Job Training Exercise in year two.
Course Requirements
Students enrolled in Masonry will be required to become familiar with the following: –
- proper use and care of masonry tools and equipment.
- safety practices and accident prevention in accordance with CARICOM standards
- measurement, layout procedures and the materials
- work ethics
- basic estimating
Course Objectives:
The students will be able to explain:
- proper use and care of masonry tools and equipment.
- safety practices and accident prevention in accordance with CARICOM standards
- measurement, layout procedures and the materials
- work ethics
- basic estimating
