KASH form 03

Curriculum Design

Course Title: Masonry

Qualification Level: NC II
Suggested Nominal Training Duration:
Course Description:

This qualification is designed to equip individuals/traineess with operational skills in

performing construction of brick and concrete block structure, installation of pre-cast
balluster/handrail and plastering of concrete wall surface. This qualification may apply to the
following occupational titles:

• Mason

To obtain this qualification, all the following units of competency must be achieved.

Unit of Nominal Assessment

Learning Outcome Methodology
Competency Duration Approach
1. Prepare LO1.Identify Materials Discussion Demonstration of
construction LO2.Requisition Practical Practical Skills
materials and Materials Exercise
tools LO3. Receive and Demonstration Direct Observation
inspect materials
Questioning
2. Observe LO1. Arrange upper and Direct Demonstration of
procedures, lining components, Observation Practical Skills
specifications stack separately, and
and manuals of position according to Questioning Direct Observation
instruction the flow of operation.
LO2. Mark size and fit of Questioning
upper and lining
components. Written
LO3. Identify and select
marking tools
LO4. Match and align pattern
templates with the
corresponding upper
and lining component.
LO5. Trace pattern for upper
and lining component
and mark with a single
stroke
LO6. Segregate and bundle
marked components
3. Perform LO1. Use required size of Direct Demonstration of
mensurations punchers to punch Observation Practical Skills
and center of eyelet
calculations marking Questioning Direct Observation
LO2. Keep straight array of
punch holes without Question
rough edges, complete
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Learning Outcome Methodology
Competency Duration Approach
and passes through the Written
entire material, without
damaging other
components
LO3. Insert fully the eyelet
into the hole as per
selected in the work
ticket
LO4. Spread inserted eyelet
on the reverse side of
the upper and flange
out evenly
LO5. Fasten the eyelet to the
material and flatten
without sharp edges
and in good shape and
condition
LO6. Use eyeleting tools
safely
4. Maintain tools LO1. Set up and adjust Direct Demonstration of
and equipment stamping machine Observation Practical Skills
dials, foil, temperature
and pressure Questioning Direct Observation
LO2. Receive and check work
bundle with the work Question
ticket and sequence the
flow of operation Written
LO3. Stamp upper and lining
components in
accordance with quality
standard
LO4. Maintain machine
5. Lay brick/ block LO1. Identify and explain
for structure the uses of tools and Lecture • Observation
equipment in and oral
brick/block laying. Demonstration questioning
LO2. Identify and explain
Project-based
the composition,
instruction
• Demonstration
properties, uses and and oral
types of masonry questioning
materials.
LO3. Enumerate and • Written test
explain the various
methods and
processes in
masonry
construction.
LO4. Identify and interpret
drawing symbols and
plans.
LO5. Perform trade
mathematics and
mensuration.
LO6. Perform 5S.
LO7. Identify and describe
safework practices
and first aid
regulations.
LO8. Perform safe work
practices and
respond to
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Learning Outcome Methodology
Competency Duration Approach
emergency
situations.
LO9. Install/dismantle
scaffold.
LO10. Install and mark
batterboards.
LO11. Install reinforcing
bar/dowel.
LO12. Lay brick/block.
LO13. Check for
plumbness/
squareness.
LO14. Construct/cast-in
place concrete
structures.
LO15. Check all
brick/block and
concrete works for
quality.
LO16. Clean work site and
maintain tools and
equipment.
6. Plaster LO1. Identify and explain
concrete/ the uses of tools and Lecture • Observation
masonry equipment in and oral
surface plastering concrete Demonstration questioning
surface.
Project-based
LO2. Identify and explain
instruction
• Demonstration
the materials used in and oral
plastering questioning
LO3. Identify and explain
the use of masonry • Written test
anchors, ties and
reinforcements.
LO4. Identify and interpret
drawing symbols and
plans.
LO5. Perform trade
mathematics and
mensuration.
LO6. Perform 5S.
LO7. Identify and describe
safety practices and
first aid regulations in
plastering.
LO8. Perform safe work
practices and
respond to
emergency
situations.
LO9. Install/dismantle
scaffold.
LO10. Establish plumbness
and squareness of
surface.
LO11. Plaster wall.
LO12. Check all plastered
wall/s.
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Learning Outcome Methodology
Competency Duration Approach
LO13. Clean work site and
maintain tools and
equipment.
7. Install pre-cast LO1. Identify and explain
baluster and the uses of tools and Lecture • Observation
handrails equipment in and oral
installing pre-cast Demonstration questioning
baluster/handrails.
Project-based
LO2. Identify and explain
instruction
• Demonstration
the materials used in and oral
installing pre-cast questioning
baluster/handrails.
LO3. Enumerate the • Written test
methods of installing
pre-cast baluster and
handrails.
LO4. Identify and interpret
drawing symbols and
plans.
LO5. Perform trade
mathematics and
mensuration.
LO6. Perform 5S.
LO7. Identify and describe
safe work practices
and first aid
regulations in
installing pre-cast
baluster and
handrails.
LO8. Perform safework
practices and respond
to emergency
situation.
LO9. Lay out and mark the
location of pre-cast
baluster/handrails.
LO10. Install baluster/
handrails.
LO11. Check all installed
baluster/handrails.
LO12. Clean work site and
maintain tools and
equipment.