In the First Year of the Bricklayer Program, students will complete nineteen of thirty two courses required to complete their training and learn the essentials of the bricklayer trade.

FIRST YEAR

Occupational Health and Safety
WHMIS
Standard First Aid
Shop Fundamentals
Laying Brick to the Line
Laying Block to the Line
Mortar
Veneer Walls
Chimneys
Load and Non-Load Bearing Walls and Columns
Drawing and Sketching
Rigging
Building Envelope
Introduction to Apprenticeship
Math Essentials
Bricklayer Math Fundamentals
Communication Essentials
Workplace Essentials
Computer Essentials

AFTER THE FIRST YEAR

Upon completion of the First-Year, students will enter the workforce, become registered as apprentices with the Department of Advanced Education , Skills and Labour, and will be required to return to school occasionally for the completion of their advanced courses.

ADVANCED COURSES

Registed apprentices may be funded by Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division) .

Block 2
Stone Masonry
Glass Block
Restoration
Renovation
Load-bearing Walls

Block 3
Arches
Chimneys
Fireplaces
Steps and Patios
Refractory and Corrosion Resistant Materials
Ornamental and Sculptured Masonry
Job Planning
Review

INTERPROVINCIAL JOURNEYPERSON'S (IP) EXAM

Once all courses have been successfully completed and the student has obtained 7,200 hours of schooling and trade experience, they may write their Interprovincial Journeyperson’s (IP) Exam.

Interprovincial Certification is recognized throughout Canada.