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Email: arjgeniux@gmail.com | Call: +918013 31 1313
| Course Name: | Diploma in Mason Works (Mason) |
| Course Short Name: | Mason Course |
| Course Code:: | ARJ0165 |
| Course Type: | Diploma |
| Duration: | 1 Year |
| Eligibility: | 10th/12th |
| Total Subjects: | 5 |
The course is divided into Trade Practical (hands-on skills) and Trade Theory (technical knowledge), along with supporting subjects.
This module involves extensive workshop practice to develop proficiency in handling materials and executing quality masonry work.
Tools and Safety:
Construction Site Safety: Rigorous training in using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), working at heights, scaffolding safety, and identifying site hazards.
Hand Tool Mastery: Proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of essential masonry tools (trowels, spirit levels, plumb bobs, hammers, squares, chisels, measuring tapes).
Material Preparation:
Mortar Mixing: Preparing various types of mortar (cement, lime, sand) using specified mix ratios (e.g., 1:3, 1:4) and controlling consistency.
Material Handling: Safe handling and storage of cement, sand, aggregates, bricks, and blocks.
Bricklaying and Blocklaying:
Bonds: Practice laying bricks/blocks using different standard bonds: Stretcher Bond, Header Bond, English Bond, and Flemish Bond.
Plumb and Level: Constructing walls to maintain perfect plumb (vertical alignment) and level (horizontal alignment) using guides and instruments.
Corners and Intersections: Constructing accurate corners, junctions, and wall intersections.
Stonework (Basic):
Introduction to different types of stonework (e.g., rubble masonry, ashlar masonry).
Practice dressing and laying simple stone walls.
Plastering and Rendering:
Preparing surfaces for plastering.
Applying single-coat and double-coat plastering on vertical walls and ceiling surfaces.
Achieving different finishes (e.g., smooth finish, rough-cast).
Basic Concrete Work:
Mixing, pouring, compacting, and curing plain cement concrete (PCC) for simple foundations and floors.
This module provides the necessary technical understanding of materials and construction methods.
Building Materials Science:
Properties, types, and quality testing of Bricks, Blocks (AAC, Fly Ash), Stones, Sand, and Aggregates.
Detailed knowledge of Cement (types, storage, hydration) and Lime.
Construction Terminology:
Understanding common building terms related to foundations, walls, columns, beams, lintels, and arches.
Masonry Practices:
Theory behind different wall bonds and their structural advantages/disadvantages.
Understanding damp proof courses (DPC), expansion joints, and weep holes.
Estimating:
Basic methods for calculating the quantity of bricks, blocks, mortar, and plaster required for small construction jobs.
Blueprints and Drawings:
Reading and interpreting simple architectural floor plans and elevation drawings relevant to masonry work.
These mandatory subjects support overall professional development.
Engineering Drawing (ED): Sketching and interpreting common building components, symbols, and basic site layout plans.
Workshop Calculation & Science (WCS): Applied mathematics for calculating areas, volumes, material densities, and structural load basics.
Employability Skills: Training in communication, professionalism, entrepreneurship, and basic computer literacy.
This diploma prepares you for roles such as a skilled Mason/Bricklayer in building construction firms, housing projects, or self-employment as a contractor.