2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog

Masonry Assistant Fast-Track Workforce Career Certificate


Fast Track Workforce Career Certificate

*This Fast-Track Workforce Certificate may be earned in eight weeks.

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


Financial Aid Opportunities Available


Financial aid is available to eligible students: https://surry.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
Contact: financialaid@surry.edu or (336) 386-3341 for more information.

Virginia residents pay the same rate as in-state students.

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 Wilson, Director of Work-based Learning and Apprenticeship Initiatives, hiattr@surry.edu, (336) 386-3291