MCAA Certification Calendar Summer 2009

Words: Dan KamysMCAA Certification Calendar

The following is the MCAA's education calendar for approved providers for certification:


Course:
9th Annual Sax
Stonecarving Workshops
SESSION 2 "East Meets West"??????
Location: Rinconada, NM
Discipline: General
Credits: 40


Course:
Proper Installation
of Masonry Flashings
Location: Garner, NC
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits:1


Course:
Designing with Masonry and
Other Things You May Not Have Thought of

Location: Nashville, TN
Discipline: General
Credits: 3


Course:
Blueprint Reading and Estimating Basics (NCMCA Mod 6)

Location: Greensboro, N.C.
Discipline: General
Credits: 4


Course: Designing with Masonry and Other Things You May Not Have Thought Of
Location: Memphis, TN
Discipline: General, Credits: 3


Course: Steps, Landings and Elevations
Location: Franksville, WI
Discipline: General, Credits: 20


Course: Hardscape Chemical Certification
Location: Franksville, WI
Discipline: General, Credits: 8


Course: Employment Law Series
Location: San Diego, CA
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1

Note: More online classes available at masoncontractors.org.

For more information or to register for any of these programs, please go to http://certification.masoncontractors.org/education/index.php??

 

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