Block and Rock Laying
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School Instructor
Course Title: Block and Rock Laying WVEIS Code 1911
Course Description: This course will introduce students to the basic fundamentals of block and rock laying. Students will become familiar with basic tools, equipment and techniques used in block and rock laying.
Performance Descriptors (Level of Competence)
1 – Novice: the student does not demonstrate fundamental knowledge and skills; performance is fragmented, incomplete and needs considerable development and supervision.
2 – Partial Mastery: the student partially demonstrates fundamental knowledge and skills; basic but inconsistent application; characterized by errors and omissions; needs further development and supervision.
3 – Mastery: the student demonstrates fundamental knowledge and skills with minimal supervision; work is accurate and complete; performance is solid.
4 – Above Mastery: the student demonstrates competent and proficient performance; application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently.
5 – Distinguished: the student is self-directed and demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance; application of knowledge and skills is distinctive and sophisticated and the student can solve problems independently.
Content Standards and Objectives
/Level of Competence
/Date
/Comments
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Block Foundation
Describe how to locate the corners of a
foundation wall on the footing from batter
boards.
Estimate materials needed for a foundation
project.
Lay out, bond, build and waterproof a
foundation project.
Describe and install wire reinforcement and
lintels in a block wall.
Concrete Block
Define terms associated with laying block.
Identify methods of putting up a line.
Lay out a block wall, and lay block to the line
using an established level.
Discuss the importance of having uniform
bed joints and head joints.
Block Leads
Write a paragraph describing the importance
and purpose of laying block leads to the
correct height, level and plumb.
Estimate materials and build an outside and
inside corner lead seven courses high.
Build a block partition wall with control joints.
Stone
Define terms associated with cut stone.
Describe various types of stone, and the
procedure for laying out stone.
Select types of anchors used in setting stone.
Identify methods of handling stone.
Content Standards and Objectives / Level of Competence / Date / Comments
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
List factors to consider when setting stone.
Lay a stone wall.