Masonry Magazine August 2007 Page. 49
MCAA's Masonry Training Series
The MCAA Masonry Training Series was written by a team of individuals drawn from around the country in response to industry demand for skilled, well-trained masons. This easy to use series has 45 different topics in a modular system with over 400 photos and illustrations. A Spanish translation is also offered in Volume 1 and 2 of the series.
The instructional materials have been developed to meet the U.S. Department of Labor standards for apprenticeship training. Each year includes at least 144 hours of classroom instruction.
Modules are self-contained. They can be used in the MCAA suggested training sequence or the training sequence can be customized to meet individual program needs.
The number of combined lecture and laboratory necessary to teach each module has been listed.
Current OSHA regulations are incorporated as well as the most up-to-date information on specialty areas.
Several hundred pictures and illustrations help make the concepts easy to understand. A glossary for easy reference of terms has been included.
An Instructor's Manual with class exercises, instructional suggestions and sample test questions is available. Chapter objectives, key words, chapter references and supplemental readings are included in each module.
| Item# | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| T0814 | $200 each | $275 each |
| T0810 | $75 each | $100 each |
| T0813 | $75 each | $100 each |
| T0811 | $75 each | $100 each |
| T0816 | $75 each | $100 each |
| T0812 | $75 each | $100 each |
| T0815 | $25 each | $35 each |
Apprenticeship Workbook
(Item# T0911)
An important component of successfully completing a mason journeyman training program is the keeping of accurate on-the-job training hours. This pocket size book is a useful tool for each student to log their job related instruction.
Member Price: $3.00
Non-Member Price: $4.50
MSJC Masonry Building Code Requirements and Specifications
(Item# D2117)
The Masonry Standards Joint Committee's (MSJC) 2005 Building Code for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402), Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 1/ASCE 6/TMS 602) and Commentaries is now available. This new code and specification has been substantially revised and many new fire requirements have been added.
Member Price: $95.00
Non-Member Price: $115.00
Are You Building a School...or a Liability?
(Item# D2212)
A Guide to Using Total Masonry Construction in Public Schools. This book focuses on the use of Total Masonry Construction in K-12 publicly funded schools for the purpose of reduced life cycle costs, safety and mold resistance among other benefits.
The guide provides: a general overview of the problems that building cheaper and faster has caused, material and systems used that have not performed well, discussion of the Total Masonry Construction system as the solution, primary topic of the book dispels the perception that masonry costs more and is not economical.
Member Price:
1-20 copies........$19.95 each
21-99 copies......$14.95 each
100+ copies.......$9.95 each
Non-Member Price:
1-20 copies........$35.00 each
21-99 copies......$30.00 each
100+ copies.......$26.00 each
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