A good Masonry 101 course for the Foundational Topics (First 1-3 Lessons) Introduction to Masonry & Units: What masonry is, different types (brick, block, stone). Identifying and understanding masonry units (bricks, concrete blocks). Tools & Safety: Essential hand tools (trowels, levels, hammers, levels) and equipment. Site safety, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Mortar Basics: Types of mortar (Type N, S, M) and their uses. How sand affects mix, basic mixing by hand and machine.

This course will go over all the names of the tools and their uses. I will also go over the safety of each tool and give a brief demonstration. I also will offer tool packages, specialty tools, and more in my store coming soon.

Lesson 2 Next Steps (Lessons 4-6) Setting Out & Layout: Determining wall location, using string lines. Creating right angles with the 3:4:5 method. Basic Techniques: Dry bonding (laying out without mortar). Applying mortar, laying the first course, plumbing and leveling. Building corners (corner poles/poles). Building Simple Walls: Techniques for cutting bricks/blocks. Building a simple, straight wall.

12 week course totally online.Student handbook and work sheets.Online video courses for instructional courses.

This mini course focuses on the basics of tuck pointing and covers the tools and techniques I have learned in 3 plus decades in masonry

This online course version is for trade school Department of correction programs in high school levels. It is a lifetime membership with all future content included. This package comes with 30 student handbook and worksheets and matching instructor worksheet handbooks.