Bricklayers, AAS

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CODE: BRCKTD-AAS | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: NOT eligible

DEPARTMENT: Division of Apprenticeship Studies

RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Bricklayers Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Bricklayers’ Trade Associate of Applied Science Degree if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4127.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment as a Journeyman Bricklayer with the Bricklayers Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing related math, science, and human relations components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the workplace.

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable bricklayer tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of brick laying.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise with brick laying installations.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 33

300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course must be completed before reaching 30 total college level credits.}

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

English Composition (6 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course must be completed before reaching 30 total college level credits.}

Communications (6 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Natural Science (8 Credits)

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Four Credit Options
HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society
or PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 27

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.

^{Any BRL journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above BRL apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

BRL 101B - Bricklayers’ Apprentice I
and BRL 102B - Bricklayers’ Apprentice IB
and BRL 105B - OSHA/First Aid/CPR for Bricklayers
and BRL 151B - Bricklayers’ Apprentice II
and BRL 152B - Bricklayers’ Apprentice IIB
and BRL 201B - Bricklayers’ Apprentice III
and BRL 202B - Bricklayers’ Apprentice IIIB