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These workstations consist of a stand-up workstation with see-through locking tool cabinet, padlock/key, supply drawer, and power strip. Students learn to mix their own mortar and learn to lay a course of brick. Students explore a variety of job tasks in laying a course of brick. Workstation includes instruction in laying, spacing, determining vertical or horizontal alignment, cutting, shaping, and notching to construct and repair. One student acts as the helper while the other lays a course of brick. The roles are then reversed. When finished they disassemble and clean up the workstation and tools.

Materials Include:

• Aprons  
• Shovel  
• Cement Hoe  
• Mortar Box  
• Mortar Bucket  
• Sand Bucket  
• Lime Bucket  
• Clean-Up Bucket  
• Brick Wall  
• Bricks  
• Brick Ties  
• Lime  
• Sand

Curriculum

Curriculum manual is provided in a three-ring binder, with pages contained in page protectors. Easy to follow step by step activities are highlighted using full color photographs. Once introduced to career related information (job description, education and training requirements, job prospects, and income ranges) the student begins a "hands on" work experience, using professional tools of the trade to complete projects or tasks.  Pre and post tests, worksheets, answer sheets, and instructor's guide.

Hands-On Activities Include:

• Mixing mortar (non-curing mix so bricks may be cleaned and reused)
• Applying moisture to bricks
• Spreading mortar
• Buttering bricks
• Laying brick to a level line
• Plumbing to a line
• Finish joint with joint trowel