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Code 5803
DiplomaDVS
SectorBuildings and Public Works (07)
Number of credits60
Length of training900 hours
StatusProgram approved in 2005.
Educational organizations offering the program
Note(s)
This program is offered in French: 
5303 - Briquetage-maçonnerie
  • Objectives and targeted professions
  • Admission conditions
  • Program content

Program objectives

To acquire the knowledge, ability and attitudes necessary upon entering the workforce to correctly and successfully complete the tasks and activities necessary for the masonry and bricklaying trade, such as sizing, cutting, installing with mortar, cement or other adhesive, as well as finishing joints with the following materials: different types of bricks, stone, blocks, refractory materials, prefabricated architectural cement as well as installing rigid insulation and welding anchors.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Bricklayers (7281)

Job titles

brickmason
bricklayer

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
OR
Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

Specific prerequisites
Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)632-306 ou (630-316)----

Program content

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
754-992 To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites 30 2
778-701 To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
778-712 Prepare and spread mortars 30 2
778-722 Erect scaffolding 30 2
778-738 Lay blocks and bricks to the line 120 8
778-746 Build corners with blocks and bricks 90 6
778-754 Interpret plans and specifications 60 4
778-766 Build and repair simple blockwork and brickwork 90 6
778-776 Build complex structures with masonry units 90 6
778-783 Make simple welds and cut metals 45 3
778-793 Build and repair structures with precast masonry units 45 3
778-806 Cut and lay natural and artificial stones 90 6
778-812 Build and repair chimneys and stove bases 30 2
778-821 Become familiar with the work and techniques related to refractory materials 15 1
778-838 Adapt to the work environment in masonry and bricklaying 120 8
900 60
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