ATC/SOW/2025 ABERDARE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

SCHEMES OF WORK
DEPARTMENT: BUILDING AND LECTURER’S NAME : SIMON CLASS: JAN 2025
CONSRUCTION
SUBJECT: MASONRY TERM:1 DATE OF PREPARATION: 17/1/2024 DATE OF REVISION:
COURSE: MASONRY
WE NUMBE TOPIC SUB-TOPIC SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES KEY POINTS ACTIVITIE REFERENC REMARKS
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1 2 Introduction to Definition of a  understand the basic  Definition Group  Textbooks
masonry mason principles and importance of and types of Discussion on masonry
Career masonry in construction. masonry (brick, and
opportunities in  Identify various types of stone, concrete) construction
masonry masonry (brick, stone,  History and  Online
Roles of a mason concrete). evolution of courses or
 Learn about the history masonry tutorials on
and evolution of masonry in masonry
construction.
 Recognize the role of a
mason in building structures.
2 2 Practical Mixing of mortar  Learn the correct  Correct  Mortar 
in the correct ratio proportions for different mortar mix Mixing Instructional
 types of mortar mixes (e.g., ratios (e.g., Practice videos on
for bricklaying or cement, sand,  mixing mortar
stonework). water) Consistency  Mortar and
 Understand the  Importance Check concrete
importance of using the of the right Exercise mixing tools
correct water-to-cement water-to-cement  Mix Ratio
ratio. ratio Quiz
 Practice mixing mortar to
achieve the right
consistency.
3 2 Safety measures Safety measures to  Understand and follow  Use of Safety Drill  Safety
and precautions observe in a safety protocols when personal guidelines and
workshop working with masonry tools protective manuals (e.g.,
Safety measures to and materials. equipment OSHA
observe in a building  Identify hazards in a (PPE) construction
site masonry work environment  Safe lifting safety
 First aid tools in a (e.g., falling objects, dust, and posture guidelines)
first aid box and and tools). techniques  Personal
administering of  Learn how to properly use  Emergency protective
first aid personal protective procedures and equipment
equipment (PPE). first aid (PPE) supplier
 Recognize the importance websites
of safe lifting techniques and  First aid
posture. training
resources
4 2 practical Setting out  Understand the  Use of tools   Online
importance of accurate like plumb Measurement articles on
measurements and layout in lines, levels, and Layout setting out in
masonry construction. and measuring Activity masonry
 Learn how to mark the tapes  Use of  Videos on
position of walls and  Setting out Measuring layout
structures before starting the lines and Tools (Plumb techniques for
masonry work. ensuring proper Line, Level) masonry work
 Use tools like plumb lines, alignment  Setting Out  Blueprint
levels, and measuring tapes Practical examples for
to set out the site. setting out
5 2 Cat 1
6 2 Tools and  Naming of  Identify and understand  Common  Tool 
equipment tools in the purpose of various masonry tools Demonstratio Manufacturer
masonry masonry tools (trowels, (trowels, n manuals for
 Drawing of hammers, chisels, levels, hammers,  Hands-on masonry tools
tools etc.). chisels, etc.) Practice  Local
 Uses of  Learn how to properly use  Purpose of suppliers or
tools and maintain masonry tools each tool in online stores
Methods of and equipment. masonry work for masonry
maintainin  Understand the role of  Proper use tools
g and specific equipment for and  Equipment
securing of different masonry tasks. maintenance of maintenance
tools tools guides

7 2 practical Laying of bricks  Learn the proper  Maintaining  

/stones technique for laying bricks mortar joint Brick/Stone Bricklaying
or stones in a consistent and thickness Laying tool kits
level manner.  Ensuring Exercise  Videos
 Understand how to level and  Joint demonstrating
maintain mortar joints at the alignment of Thickness correct laying
 correct thickness. bricks/stone Practice techniques
 Practice achieving even  Level and  Industry
spacing and alignment Alignment publications
between bricks or stones. Check on masonry
 Recognize the importance practice
of checking for level and
plumb while laying masonry.
8 2 Cat 2

9 2 Materials  Sand  Understand the types of  Material  Material  Building

 Cement materials used in masonry selection based Identification material
 Ballast (bricks, stones, mortar, on project needs Exercise reference
 Water cement, etc.).  Properties of  Material books
 Learn how to select the masonry Selection  Online
appropriate materials based materials Task material
on project requirements. (strength, selection
 Identify the properties of durability) guides
various masonry materials  Proper
(strength, durability, etc.). storage and
 handling of
materials
10 2 practical keying  Understand the purpose of  Techniques  Keying Instructional
keying in masonry to ensure for creating Technique guides on
proper bonding between keyways or Practice keying
courses. grooves in  Bonding techniques
 Learn techniques for mortar Strength  Industry
creating keyways or grooves  Improving Experiment standards for
in the mortar. masonry bonding and
 Practice keying in stability through keying
masonry to improve stability keying  Practical
and strength. exercises in
masonry
workshops
11 2 practical Plastering  Learn the correct  Plastering as  Plastering  Plastering
technique for applying a finishing Technique guides and
plaster to masonry surfaces. technique for Practice textbooks
 Understand the role of masonry  Surface  Online
plaster in finishing and  Achieving a Preparation tutorials on
protecting masonry smooth, even Exercise plastering
structures. plaster finish  Multiple techniques
 Practice achieving a Layer  Plastering
 smooth, even plaster finish. Application tool kits and
 Learn how to apply Practice materials
multiple layers of plaster for  Plastering
a durable finish. safety guides
12 End term
exam