Bricklayer-Allied Craftwkr App Courses

Course Code	Title & Description	Credits	Schedule
BAC 100	Labor and Trade Union History and Impacts The history and future of labor and trade unions, with particular emphasis on the International Union of Bricklayer and Allied Craftsworker, will be explored. Topics also include objectives and methods of organized labor and the legal and institutional framework of collective bargaining. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craft...	1	View Schedule
BAC 101	Safety Practices The impact of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and obtaining the required certifications will be addressed. The purpose of this course is to teach job safety practices and procedures. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	2	View Schedule
BAC 102	Professional Skills Development This course is an introduction to human relation skills needed on the job site. Workplace skills such as effective communication, motivation, working with supervisors, teamwork and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will be covered. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic R...	2	View Schedule
BAC 110	Introduction to Brick and Blocklaying Apprenticeship This course is the introduction to brick and block laying for new apprentices. Course topics include the expectations of the apprenticeship program, role of International Masonry Institute (IMI), quality assurance and the construction process. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Re...	3	View Schedule
BAC 111	Introduction to Masonry Construction This course introduces the basic concepts of masonry construction including how and where various materials are used and the required tools and equipment. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	2	View Schedule
BAC 112	Mortar Manipulation This is an introductory course in the types and physical properties of mortars. An overview of mortar materials, the manufacture of mortar and the specific manipulations of mortar are also covered. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 120	Introduction to Tile Mechanic Apprenticeship This course is the introduction to tile setting for new apprentices. Course topics include the expectations of the apprenticeship program, role of International Masonry Institute (IMI) and the construction process. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	1	View Schedule
BAC 121	Introduction to Tile Mechanic This course introduces the basic concepts of tile work including how and where various materials are used, adhesives and the required tools and equipment. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 122	Basic Tile Setting This course is an introduction to basic tile setting. Topics include surface preparation, substrate installation and cutting, setting and finishing tile. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	4	View Schedule
BAC 130	Introduction to Cement Mason Apprenticeship This course is the introduction to cement masonry for new apprentices. Course topics include orientation to the apprenticeship, basic materials, tools, terminology, introductory concrete practices, and related safety. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 131	Introduction to Cement Masonry Construction This course introduces fundamental cement masonry construction concepts. Topics include concrete materials, aggregate, cement, admixtures, placement considerations, surface preparation, and introductory finishing practices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	2	View Schedule
BAC 132	Concrete Materials, Mixing, and Placement This course covers the preparation, properties, mixing, handling, and placement of concrete in cement masonry construction. Topics include concrete types, consistency, batching, reinforcement considerations, placement methods, and quality considerations. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 133	Flatwork, Forms, and Finishing This course provides instruction in flatwork, form construction, screeding, floating, edging, jointing, and finishing methods for horizontal concrete installations. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 134	Structural Concrete and Reinforcement This course focuses on structural concrete systems and related assemblies. Topics include reinforced concrete placement, embedded items, forming systems, tolerances, sequencing, and coordination with structural components. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 135	Concrete Repair, Restoration, and Surface Treatment This course covers advanced cement masonry techniques for repair and restoration. Topics include patching, resurfacing, crack repair, cleaning, coating preparation, and preservation-oriented treatment of concrete surfaces. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 136	Decorative Concrete and Specialty Finishes This course covers decorative and specialty concrete applications. Topics include coloring, stamping, exposed aggregate, texturing, specialty finishes, and treatment of architectural concrete surfaces. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 137	Structural Systems, Codes, and Inspection This course examines structural systems, applicable codes, inspection procedures, and quality control standards related to cement masonry work. Topics include tolerances, testing, documentation, compliance, and evaluation of completed installations. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 138	Concrete Construction Equipment and Advanced Applications This course addresses equipment and advanced applications used in cement masonry work. Topics include power tools, placing and finishing equipment, specialty applications, sequencing, troubleshooting, and productivity in the field. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 139	Cement Mason Project Supervision and Leadership This course focuses on supervision and leadership in cement masonry projects. Topics include crew coordination, workflow planning, productivity, communication, documentation, and leadership responsibilities on construction projects. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	4	View Schedule
BAC 140	Concrete Quality Control and Testing This course covers quality control procedures and testing methods used in concrete construction. Topics include consistency, sampling, curing considerations, defect identification, corrective action, and evaluation of completed concrete work. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	4	View Schedule
BAC 150	Introduction to PCC Apprenticeship This course is the introduction to the Pointer-Cleaner-Caulker (PCC) trade for new apprentices. Topics include the role of PCC craftworkers, typical restoration projects, expectations of the apprenticeship program, and basic safety and work practices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	2	View Schedule
BAC 151	PCC Tools, Materials, and Equipment This course introduces the tools, equipment, and materials used in PCC work. Topics include hand and power tools, brushes and sprayers, cleaning agents, sealants, mortars, and access equipment used for restoration and waterproofing. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 152	Masonry Cleaning and Surface Preparation This course covers cleaning and surface preparation for masonry restoration. Topics include evaluation of existing masonry, selection and use of cleaning methods, stain and biological growth removal, and preparation of substrates for pointing and caulking. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 153	Pointing and Reporting Techniques This course focuses on pointing and repointing of masonry joints. Topics include mortar removal, joint preparation, matching mortar, placement and tooling of joints, curing considerations, and quality standards for repointing work. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 154	Caulking and Sealant Systems This course addresses caulking and sealant applications in building enclosures. Topics include joint design, sealant types, backer rods, joint preparation, application techniques, and troubleshooting of failed sealant joints. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 155	Building Enclosure and Waterproofing This course examines building enclosure systems and waterproofing practices. Topics include air and moisture barriers, flashing, expansion joints, sealant coordination with other systems, and strategies to manage water infiltration in new and existing masonry. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 156	Access, Rigging, and Elevated Work Platforms This course covers access systems used in PCC work. Topics include ladders, pipe scaffold, suspended scaffolds, swing stages, rigging principles, inspection, and safe operation in accordance with applicable standards. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 157	Masonry Repair, Restoration, and Patching This course focuses on repair and patching of damaged masonry. Topics include crack repair, Dutchman repairs, unit replacement, patching materials and methods, and coordination of repairs with cleaning, pointing, and caulking work. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 158	PCC Codes, Inspection, and Quality Control This course covers codes, standards, and quality control procedures related to PCC work. Topics include project specifications, inspection procedures, tolerances, documentation, testing, and evaluation of completed restoration and waterproofing work. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 159	PCC Project Supervision and Leadership This course addresses supervision and leadership in PCC projects. Topics include crew coordination, workflow planning, production tracking, communication with project teams, documentation, and leadership responsibilities on restoration and waterproofing projects. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	4	View Schedule
BAC 160	Advanced PCC Applications and Specialty Systems This course covers advanced PCC applications and specialty systems. Topics include facade stabilization, structural crack injection, specialty coatings, complex sealant systems, and coordination of multiple restoration and waterproofing techniques on high-profile projects. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	5	View Schedule
BAC 210	Introduction to Blocklaying The course topics include common concrete masonry units, parts of a block and wall, joints, bonds, procedures, techniques and steps to basic blocklaying. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 211	Introduction to Bricklaying This course covers the basic principles and skills used in bricklaying. Topics include types and properties of brick, structural bonds and applying mortar. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 212	Masonry Wall Construction The purpose of this course is to teach the fundamentals of basic masonry wall construction and applicable reinforcement concepts. Types of masonry construction and their descriptions; methods of layout; bonds; veneer, composite, and cavity walls; openings; anchoring devices; and grouting are covered. This course is only available for Bricklayer and...	3	View Schedule
BAC 213	Masonry Construction Techniques and Restoration This course will cover basic repair and restoration of masonry in addition to specialty masonry construction techniques. Topics include cleaning, pointing, arches, brick pavers, structural glazed tiles, fireplaces and chimneys. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writin...	3	View Schedule
BAC 220	Wall Tile Installation This course is an introduction to installing wall tile. Methods of installing wall tile on concrete, wood, gypsum board, glass fiber mesh and reinforced board will be covered. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 221	Floor and Stair Tile Installation This course will cover basic installation of floor and stair tile. Methods of installing tile on interior wood and cement subfloors and concrete, wood and metal stairs will be included. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 222	Applications for Tile Installation This course is an introduction to the application of tile installations. Bathtub, shower, foundation, curbs, countertop, ceiling/soffit, mantel, hearth and swimming pools tile installation will be covered. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 223	Tile Layout, Techniques and Restoration This course will cover tile layout, techniques and restoration. Topics will include layout design principles, renovation and repair, cleaning, caulking, quarry tile, domes, arches and columns. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 224	Tile and Stone Materials Science This course examines the properties and performance characteristics of tile, stone, mortars, adhesives, grouts, membranes, and related materials used in tile work. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	2	View Schedule
BAC 225	Advanced Tile Layout and Estimating This course covers advanced layout and estimating for tile and stone construction projects. Topics include blueprint interpretation, dimensional layout, quantity takeoffs, pattern planning, and material estimating for complex tile work. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	2	View Schedule
BAC 226	Tile and Stone Specialty Applications This course focuses on specialty tile and stone applications. Topics include decorative installations, specialty surfaces, moisture-sensitive installations, accessories, and non-routine installation conditions. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 227	Tile and Stone Codes, Inspection, and Quality Control This course covers code considerations, inspection procedures, and quality control standards relevant to tile and stone work. Topics include tolerances, substrate review, testing, documentation, compliance, and evaluation of completed installations. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	3	View Schedule
BAC 228	Tile Finishing, Grouting, and Surface Treatment This course covers finishing operations associated with tile installation. Topics include grouting, pointing, sealing, cleaning, caulking, protection, and final surface treatment of completed tile and stone assemblies. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	4	View Schedule
BAC 229	Tile Project Supervision and Leadership This course addresses supervision and leadership in tile and stone projects. Topics include crew coordination, workflow planning, productivity, communication, documentation, and leadership responsibilities on construction projects. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6	4	View Schedule
BAC 230	Advanced Masonry Layout and Estimating This course covers advanced layout and estimating for masonry construction projects. Topics include blueprint interpretation, dimensional layout, quantity takeoffs, material estimating, and planning for complex masonry work. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing L...	3	View Schedule
BAC 231	Structural Masonry Systems This course examines structural masonry systems used in contemporary construction. Topics include load-bearing masonry, reinforced masonry, movement joints, bond beams, lintels, and coordination of masonry with structural framing systems. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading...	3	View Schedule
BAC 232	Masonry Codes, Inspection, and Quality Control This course covers code requirements, inspection procedures, and quality control standards applicable to masonry work. Topics include tolerances, documentation, testing, compliance, and evaluation of completed masonry installations. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and W...	3	View Schedule
BAC 233	Masonry Restoration and Historic Preservation This course focuses on restoration and preservation of existing masonry structures. Topics include historic materials, cleaning methods, repair sequencing, repointing, matching materials, and stabilization of existing masonry systems. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and...	4	View Schedule
BAC 240	Masonry Project Supervision and Leadership This course addresses project supervision and leadership in the masonry trades. Topics include crew coordination, workflow planning, productivity, communication, documentation, and leadership responsibilities on construction projects. This course is only available for Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker apprentices. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and...	4	View Schedule