Mason Tending

Mason Tending is a 40 hour program which provides instruction on the mason tender's duties, proper job task performance, and details health and safety issues associated with mason tending.  Participants use mathematical and scientific concepts to achieve an understanding of working with masonry units, mortars, and admixtures.  In addition, the fundamentals of cutting and cleaning masony, tending plasterers, and operating a rough terrain forklift are also covered.  The program emphasizes the need for executing each job task safely and correctly.  Knowledge of basic construction math is required for participants in this program.

Specific topics covered in this program include:

• The Mason Tenders Duties
• Safety for Mason Tenders
• Stocking Masonry Materials
• Estimating Masonry Materials
• Mortar, Admixtures, and Grout
• Reinforced Masonry Construction
• Bracing Masonry Walls
• Cleaning Masonry Construction
• The Effects of Weather on Masonry
• Plaster Tending and Mixing
• Masonry Saws
• Rough Terrain Forklift – Safe Use and Operation
• Back Injury Prevention
• Hazard Communication