2023-2024 Surry Community College Catalog 
    
    Dec 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Surry Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Masonry Assistant Fast Track Workforce Career Certificate


Fast Track Workforce Career Certificate

The Masonry Assistant Certificate is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Construction labor force while learning the skills necessary to become employed in the field. A masonry helper assists a mason who might be working with stone, brick, or tile. They would assist the mason to carry the tools and materials needed for the job and set the location up for the project.

After employers need assessments with our local business and industry, certain skills were deemed essential for all applicants entering the local workforce. Core skills include Health and Safety (OSHA 10), Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma), Human Resources Development (HRD), and Basic Computer Skills. Completion of these skills provides potential employee candidates a strong background in workplace culture that consists of a safe working environment, an understanding of efficient processes and practices, recognizing how to become a better team player, and understanding different leadership styles within an organization.

Students will earn the following industry-recognized credentials: OSHA 10, DiSC, Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt), Employability Skills and Career Readiness.

Employment Opportunities: Upon completion of this course, individuals should be able to apply for positions with entry-level masonry field.

Masonry Assistant Fast Track Workforce Certificate


Cost Information:


  • Tuition and related supply costs are grant-funded and provided to the student at no cost.
  • Funding for transportation, childcare, and other costs to attend training may be available.
  • Virginia residents pay the same tuition rate as in-state students.

Grant and Scholarship Opportunities Available


Complete the form at www.surry.edu/funding and a counselor will review your information and contact you concerning eligibility for funding assistance.

For funding questions contact:

financialaid@surry.edu
(336) 386-3264

Internship and Employment Information:


The program includes 20+ hours of jobsite training. Upon successfully completing the workforce certificate and employer entry requirements, students will be placed with employers for immediate employment.
Contact: Rachel Hiatt, Coordinator - Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship Initiatives
(336) 386-3291 | hiattr@surry.edu