Course Summary
Course Category: Apprenticeship Courses (FET / HET)
A craft apprenticeship for those who wish to work in Stone Cutting & Stone Masonry. The work carried out by a Stonecutter and Stonemason encompasses a range of skills, from the extraction and processing of stone, to carving, restoration and monumental work.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Phase 1: With Employer
Induction Training
Introduction to Health & Safety
Introduction to Tools & Equipment
Introduction to Basic Skills
Phase 2: Delivered in Kerry College – Monavalley Campus(26 weeks)
You’ll study:
Induction
Banker Stonecutting
The stone built environment
Technical drawing & craft calculations
Fabrication and fi xing
Lettering techniques
Stone carving
Conservation
Phase 3: With Employer
Work Based Training and Assessments
Phase 4: Delivered in Educational Colleges (10 weeks)
You’ll study
The stone built environment
Technical drawing & craft calculations
Science and technology
Banker stonecutting
Fabrication and fi xing
Lettering techniques
Relief carving
Conservation
Phase 5: With Employer
Work Based Training and Assessments
Phase 6: Delivered in Educational Colleges (10 weeks)
You’ll study
Engraving and carving
Fixing
Conservation and restoration
Ecclesiastical architecture
Phase 7: With Employer
Work Based Training and Assessments
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
