1. Introduction to StonemasonryYear 1 InductionStonemasonry Department 2014

2. Welcome to StonemasonryBy enrolling on this course you beginyour training as a stonemasonryapprentice. Over the next two yearsyou will develop your abilities as astonemason by learning new skills inthe College and applying them onsite.Your training will be split betweenthe classroom and the workshop. Inthe classroom you will learn aboutthe technology behind the work youdo in the workshop. In the workshopyou will learn to shape and buildstones for use in a variety ofstructures. 3. Welcome to StonemasonryAs an apprentice you need to be prepared to learn. Good attendanceand timekeeping will be essential as will patience and determination.Whether you have spent years working with stonemasons or arecoming straight from school you will find the course challenging andrewarding. 4. Workshop EquipmentWorkshop RequirementsSafety bootsOverallsSafety glassesRespiratorHigh visibility vestIn order to successfully complete your apprenticeship programmeyou are expected to bring an number of items to College every day.Some of the equipment should be supplied by your employer (boots,high visibility vest and hard hat), the College will provide you with arespirator and safety glasses. 5. Classroom EquipmentYou are also required to bringvarious items for classroom andtheory work. You will be given a 2week period to purchase theseitems. All items can be boughtfrom most good stationary shops.Classroom Requirements2H Drawing Pencil4H Drawing PencilPen30/60 Set Square45 Set SquareScale RulerCompassRubberSharpenerWriting PadScientific Calculator 6. Meet the TeamDougie MorrisonSenior Lecturer/Course Tutordouglas.morrison@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk0141 566 6222 ext 1631Room 305AMark CameronLecturermark.cameron@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk0141 566 6222 ext 4558Room 307 7. Timekeeping and AttendanceThe table (right) showsthe start and finish timesfor your classes as well asthe breaks throughoutthe day. Remember ifyou are going to be latefor any reason it is alwaysbest to contact yourcourse tutor.College working hoursStart EndFirst class 08:30 10:00Morning break 10:00 10:20Second class 10:20 12:00Lunch break 12:00 12:50Third class 12:50 14:20Afternoon break 14:20 14:40Fourth class 14:40 16:00These times apply from Monday to Friday with the exception ofWednesdays when the College starts at 10:00 8. Timekeeping and AttendanceCity of Glasgow College2014-2015August 14Stonemasonry CalendarSeptember 14Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 2 1 2 3 4 5 63 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 1310 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 2017 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 2724 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 3031October 14 November 14 December 14 January 15Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 35 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 1012 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 1719 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 2426 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 3130February 15 March 15 April 15 May 15Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 28 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 915 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 1622 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 2329 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 3031June 15 July 15 August 15 September 15Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 57 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 1214 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 1921 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 2628 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 3030 31 9. Developed by The Stonemasonry DepartmentCity of Glasgow College2014