Masonry Level 2, 5th edition
Published by Pearson (June 5, 2025) © 2026

Title overview

For courses in masonry.

A rigorous curriculum for premier craftworkers

NCCER’s three-part Masonry Trainee Guide covers masonry tools and equipment, specifications, repair, restoration and reinforcement. Developed with Industry, the training builds hands-on skills for both residential and commercial masonry projects. It complies with federal standards for apprenticeship programs.

The 5th Edition of Level 2, when joined with Level 1, lets trainees satisfy NCCER’s Core requirement, as Level 1 now incorporates key content from the Core curriculum. Level 2 also has a new module, Design Documents, plus new content on reinforced masonry and on the impact of climate conditions on masonry.

Key features of this title

Practical approach to learning a craft

  • Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through tasks, technical procedures and math equations.
  • An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
  • Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.

Engaging pedagogy

  • Interesting videos related to topics are linked from QR codes.
  • Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
  • Profiles of industry leaders offer trainees inspiring first-hand insight.

New and updated features of this title

A new way to meet NCCER’s Core requirement

  • NEW: Trainees who complete Masonry Levels 1 and 2 can now meet their Core requirement, as Level 1 now includes key content from the Core curriculum. This includes the Core modules Basic Communication Skills (00107) and Basic Employability Skills (00108).
  • NEW: A new Level 1 module, Materials Handling (28108), builds on the Core module Introduction to Materials Handling (00109). It describes proper ways of working with standard masonry materials.
  • NEW: Module 28202, Residential Masonry, previously in Level 2, was moved to Level 1. Together, Levels 1 and 2 form a comprehensive introduction to commercial and residential masonry.

Modular updates

  • NEW: Module 28208, Design Documents, replaces and expands on the previous Level 2 module 28201, Residential Plans and Drawing Interpretation.
  • EXPANDED: New material on reinforced masonry and on the impact of climate conditions on masonry now appear, respectively, in the modules Reinforced Masonry (28203) and Effects of Climate on Masonry (28206).
  • UPDATED: Updated art throughout complements text descriptions and details to help trainees better absorb the information.

Key features

Features of NCCERconnect for the 5th Edition

  • Concept Checks help trainees check their conceptual understanding before moving on.
  • Review questions after each module let learners gauge their mastery of the material.
  • Practice & Trade Terms Quizzes ensure students are absorbing key terms and their meanings.
  • Dynamic Presentations support effective review of module content. They refresh mastery of concepts and skills, while also pinpointing knowledge gaps.

Table of contents

MODULES

  1. Design Documents (28208)
  2. Reinforced Masonry (28203)
  3. Masonry Openings and Metal Work (28204)
  4. Advanced Laying Techniques (28205)
  5. Effects of Climate on Masonry (28206)
  6. Construction Inspection and Quality Control (28207)

Author bios

About our author

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation that provides portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries.

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