(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Construction. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
  (1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
  (2) The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
  (3) Masonry Technology I provides information and techniques related to basic masonry and safety precautions. For safety and liability considerations, limiting course enrollment to 15 students is recommended.
  (4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
  (5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
  (1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:
    (A) explain the role of an employee in the construction industry;
    (B) demonstrate critical-thinking skills;
    (C) demonstrate the ability to solve problems using critical-thinking skills;
    (D) demonstrate knowledge of basic computer systems;
    (E) explain common uses for computers in the construction industry;
    (F) define effective relationship skills; and
    (G) recognize workplace issues such as sexual harassment, stress, and substance abuse.
  (2) The student describes materials and techniques used in basic masonry. The student is expected to:
    (A) explain how concrete masonry units (CMUs), or blocks, are used in construction;
    (B) explain how clay masonry units (bricks) are used in construction;
    (C) explain how stone is used in construction;
    (D) describe how mortar and grout are used in masonry construction; and
    (E) describe how wall structures are created using masonry units.
  (3) The student identifies safe practices and expectations for the masonry industry. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify the costs of job accidents;
    (B) identify the causes of job accidents;
    (C) recognize the hazards;
    (D) demonstrate proper housekeeping techniques;
    (E) observe mortar and concrete safety; and
    (F) observe flammable liquid safety.
  (4) The student demonstrates awareness of safe practices and expectations for the masonry industry and recognizes proper personal protective equipment. The student is expected to:
    (A) explain protective lenses and face shields;
    (B) describe hearing protection;
    (C) identify gloves used in the masonry trade; and
    (D) use respirators.
  (5) The student understands the importance of being trained in and aware of safe practices and expectations for the masonry industry, including working safely from elevated surfaces. The student is expected to:
    (A) explain fall protection procedures;
    (B) describe personal fall arrest systems;
    (C) list basic scaffold safety guidelines; and
    (D) explain how to protect against falling objects.
  (6) The student explains safe practices and expectations for the masonry industry. The student is expected to:
    (A) explain the safe use of hand tools;
    (B) demonstrate the safe use of saws;
    (C) explain the safe use of mixers;
    (D) explain the safe use of grinders;
    (E) describe the safe use of powder-actuated tools;
    (F) explain how to work safely around a fork lift;
    (G) list basic electrical safety guidelines;
    (H) explain how to store and stockpile masonry materials safely; and
    (I) demonstrate how to stack brick safely.
  (7) The student identifies masonry hand tools. The student is expected to:
    (A) demonstrate how to use trowels;
    (B) demonstrate how to use hammers and chisels;
    (C) demonstrate how to use jointers and brushes; and
    (D) identify other hand tools used in masonry.
  (8) The student understands the importance of measurements and measuring tools used in masonry. The student is expected to:
    (A) demonstrate how to use the modular spacing rule, brick spacing rule, oversized brick spacing rule, and steel tape measure;
    (B) demonstrate how to use levels;
    (C) demonstrate how to use chalk boxes, squares, plumb-bobs, and laser levels; and
    (D) demonstrate how to use corner poles, lines, and fasteners.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.51 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 9123