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SchoolKwantlen Polytechnic University
LocationSurrey, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 12,436
DegreeCertificate
Honours
Co-op
Length21 Week(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

In addition to KPU’s General university admission requirements, including the vocational-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply.

  • English:
  • English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
  • Completion of KPU’s Vocational Trades English Reading Assessment with a minimum score of 75%
  • Mathematics:
  • Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
  • Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
  • Pre-calculus 11 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
  • KPU’s Vocational Trades Mathematics Assessment with a minimum threshold percentage of 31%

Notes:

  • Group information sessions are regularly scheduled at the Cloverdale campus, and participation is highly recommended. Please see kpu.ca/trades for schedule information.
  • Completion of high school shop courses is an asset.

Satisfactory physical health is also recommended. Prior to applying, prospective students with mental or physical impairments, who may require program accommodations, should contact the Office of the Dean of Trades and Technology to discuss required skills and competencies, and Accessibility Services to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
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Description
Intakes for the Citation in Masonry program have been postponed.

This 21 week program prepares students for employment as a Mason (Bricklayer) apprentice. A masons' work can be laying a simple wall or installing an ornate exterior on a high-rise building. Students will learn to read blueprints, building codes, industry safety requirements and guidelines for handling hazardous materials. Practical skills are enhanced as students perform outdoor projects utilizing power and hand tools, material moving, constructing simple and ornate walls utilizing a variety of materials such as brick, concrete, glass block, terra cotta and stone.

At the end of the Foundation program students will write the Masonry Level 1 exam. Students who complete the Foundation program and exam are eligible for credit in Masonry Level 1 apprenticeship program and 400 work-based training hours.

Taking a foundation program can build the skills that employers are looking for. To progress as an apprentice you will need to find an employer who will sponsor your apprenticeship and register with SkilledTradesBC.
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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