Education

Masonry

Skill level: 3

Masonry is a work-related study program at secondary school level where the emphasis is placed on students acquiring the knowledge and skills required to deal with subjects such as concrete work, laying walls, plastering, laying floors and floor sanding, laying and fixing tiles and natural stone, iron laying and insulation for masonry work. Furthermore, laying stone structures inside and outside as well as masonry, concrete and tile repairs and masonry systems.
 
Masonry is a certified trade. The average study period is four years, including vocational training, during which the progress of the workplace studies is recorded in an electronic logbook.

It is possible to have skills acquired in the labour market evaluated.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed compulsory education in accordance with the National Curriculum Guide for Compulsory Schools, see more on the school’s website.

The program has been credit-worthy at the Student Education Fund (Menntasjóður námsmanna).

Trade unions also often provide scholarships for study. Get more information from your union.

Curriculum

The masonry study program is divided into general theoretical subjects, specialties and vocational training. Check whether the study program or part of it can be taught in distance learning.

The first semester covers joint basic studies in construction engineering and civil engineering. The student makes a study agreement with a master in the subject where the internship takes place.

After graduation

After completing studies and vocational training, it is possible to take a journeyman’s examination that entitles you to work in the field as well as admission to studies for a master craftsman’s exam or construction technology. It is also possible to complete additional studies for a matriculation examination.

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