Bricklayer Applied Certificate

Location(s): Delivery details below

As a student in the Bricklayer Applied Certificate program, you will develop the required knowledge and skills to work in residential and commercial construction.

Length: 20 weeks

Career Opportunities

Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) for further information.

For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.

Program Details

Start Date(s): Varies

Delivery is subject to needs assessment. It is delivered off campus through continuing education, and may also be offered at a SIAST campus. For more information, contact:

Mic MacDonald (Kelsey Campus) at (306) 659-4102
Don McPherson (Palliser Campus) at (306) 691-8264
Jim Marcia (Wascana Campus) at (306) 775-7484
Al Willms (Woodland Campus) at (306) 765-1613

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Admission Requirements

Grade 10

English Language Requirement

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. Refer to the ACCUPLACER^© cut scores and Post Secondary Success Requirements for this program below, and review additional details concerning Special Admission.

ACCUPLACER ^©

ACCUPLACER^© Cut Scores
for this program

70	Arithmetic
65	Reading
55	Sentence

Post-Secondary Success

Post-Secondary Success Requirements
for this program

Not applicable at this time

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Learning Method(s)

SIAST offers a variety of learning methods for course delivery. The following learning methods are available for some of the courses in this program.

Classroom

Work Experience

Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

More about PLAR

Transfer Credit

Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. Find out more about transfer credit options.

Courses
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BPRT 102 Blueprint Reading

You will study blueprint orientation, types of drawings, scaling, dimensioning and measurements used on blueprints. You will also learn how to sketch simple orthographic and isometric drawings.

3.0 Credit Units
42.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

EQPT 111 Tools and Equipment

Your studies will focus on the use and care of hand tools, power tools and various equipment used in the trade (including rigging and hoisting).

3.0 Credit Units
48.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

JOBS 290 Job Search

You will refine your job search skills. You will identify job-search strategies, develop a personal inventory of skills and interview an employer to help determine industry expectations. The course content includes developing a resume and cover letter and preparing for and participating in a job practice interview.

2.0 Credit Units
24.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Lecture/Lab

MATE 102 Masonry Materials

Your studies will focus on the development of masonry materials (including their properties, characteristics, sizes and shapes). You will also learn about the classification and manufacture of unit masonry.

1.0 Credit Units
18.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

MATH 112 Trade Math

You will study whole numbers, common fractions, decimal fractions, percentages, ratio, proportion, angular measure, length, area and volume (metric and Imperial) as applied to the bricklayer trade.

2.0 Credit Units
24.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

MSON 100 Mortars

You will focus on the development of mortar (including its properties, characteristics, uses, mixing and handling). The course content includes mortar spreading techniques and the types of mortar joints.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

MSON 101 Miscellaneous Masonry

You will explore miscellaneous masonry topics such as piling, pilasters, architectural trends, maintenance and cleaning, insulation and vapour barriers.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites:
MSON 100 Minimum Grade of 60

MSON 102 Reinforced Masonry

You will explore the principles, uses, materials and placement of reinforced masonry. You will also learn about grouting and building code requirements.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

MSON 103 Site Set-Up

You will focus on proper set-up techniques and organizing the job site. Safety and efficiency will be emphasized.

2.0 Credit Units
36.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites:
SCAF 103 Minimum Grade of 60 and SFTY 113 Minimum Grade of 60

SCAF 103 Scaffolds

You will learn how to select and safely set up various types of scaffolding used in the masonry trade. The safety regulations in the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act will be emphasized.

2.0 Credit Units
36.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

SFTY 113 General Safety

You will acquire general construction safety knowledge based on the interpretation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, and the Saskatchewan Construction and Safety Association requirements.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

SHOP 107 Shop Projects

You will acquire practical skills by constructing various masonry projects.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

TOOL 129 Powder Actuated Tools

You will develop safe operation and maintenance techniques of various powder actuated tools.

1.0 Credit Units
12.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

WALL 100 Walls

You will gain hands-on practical experience in the design, layout and construction of various wall systems according to the building code requirements.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab