This document provides information for students starting a two-year stonemasonry apprenticeship program. It outlines that students will learn skills in both the classroom and workshop to develop their abilities as stonemasons. Safety equipment requirements are listed for both the workshop and classroom. The document also introduces the teaching staff and provides the course timetable and calendar.

1. Introduction to Stonemasonry
Year 1 Induction
Stonemasonry Department 2014

2. Welcome to Stonemasonry
By enrolling on this course you begin
your training as a stonemasonry
apprentice. Over the next two years
you will develop your abilities as a
stonemason by learning new skills in
the College and applying them on
site.
Your training will be split between
the classroom and the workshop. In
the classroom you will learn about
the technology behind the work you
do in the workshop. In the workshop
you will learn to shape and build
stones for use in a variety of
structures.

3. Welcome to Stonemasonry
As an apprentice you need to be prepared to learn. Good attendance
and timekeeping will be essential as will patience and determination.
Whether you have spent years working with stonemasons or are
coming straight from school you will find the course challenging and
rewarding.

4. Workshop Equipment
Workshop Requirements
Safety boots
Overalls
Safety glasses
Respirator
High visibility vest
In order to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme
you 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 a
respirator and safety glasses.

5. Classroom Equipment
You are also required to bring
various items for classroom and
theory work. You will be given a 2
week period to purchase these
items. All items can be bought
from most good stationary shops.
Classroom Requirements
2H Drawing Pencil
4H Drawing Pencil
Pen
30/60 Set Square
45 Set Square
Scale Ruler
Compass
Rubber
Sharpener
Writing Pad
Scientific Calculator

6. Meet the Team
Dougie Morrison
Senior Lecturer/Course Tutor
douglas.morrison@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
0141 566 6222 ext 1631
Room 305A
Mark Cameron
Lecturer
mark.cameron@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
0141 566 6222 ext 4558
Room 307

7. Timekeeping and Attendance
The table (right) shows
the start and finish times
for your classes as well as
the breaks throughout
the day. Remember if
you are going to be late
for any reason it is always
best to contact your
course tutor.
College working hours
Start End
First class 08:30 10:00
Morning break 10:00 10:20
Second class 10:20 12:00
Lunch break 12:00 12:50
Third class 12:50 14:20
Afternoon break 14:20 14:40
Fourth class 14:40 16:00
These times apply from Monday to Friday with the exception of
Wednesdays when the College starts at 10:00

8. Timekeeping and Attendance
City of Glasgow College
2014-2015
August 14
Stonemasonry Calendar
September 14
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October 14 November 14 December 14 January 15
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9. Developed by The Stonemasonry Department
City of Glasgow College
2014