Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 30-408-2
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Bricklaying Diploma
Description
Classes are held at the MATC Education Center at Walker’s Square, 816 West National Avenue, Milwaukee.
Designed to prepare you to enter the masonry trade, this program teaches the fundamentals of laying block and brick. The program was developed with the assistance of local tradespeople and contractors. Graduates enter the field as a starting bricklayer.
Increased building construction has resulted in a need for bricklayers.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
Course | Course Name | Credits |
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CIVIL-308 | Computer Applications for the Trades | 1 |
CONSTR-302 | OSHA Safety/CPR for the Trades ‡ | 1 |
CONSTR-380 | Mathematics for Construction Trades | 1 |
ENG-340 |
Workplace Communication (or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ |
2 |
MASON-190 | Current Topics in Masonry | 1 |
MASON-300 | Fundamental Bricklaying ‡ | 5 |
MASON-303 | Advanced Bricklaying ‡ | 5 |
MASON-308 | Job Safety and Layout ‡ | 1 |
MASON-356 | Methods 1 - Fundamentals ‡ | 2 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 19 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Classes are held at the MATC Education Center at Walker's Square, 816 West National Avenue, Milwaukee.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
2024-2025 Program Flyer
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Lay brick and block
- Examine residential, commercial and industrial methods of construction
- Apply required OSHA safety standards in construction work
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor as it applies to the trade
Career Outlook
The increase in construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings in the Milwaukee area has resulted in a need for bricklayers.
Graduates of the program enter employment as a starting bricklayer. Advancement to journey-level worker, foreman and superintendent are available with experience.
Possible Careers
Apprentice Bricklayer
Foreman
Journey-Level worker
Superintendent
Scholarships
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414-297-8901
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