A Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform laboratory procedures required for preparation and testing of masonry construction-related materials including brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars, and grouts.

Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of laboratory procedures selected from the following ASTM test methods and practices:

• C90—Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
• C140/C140M—Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
• C270—Mortar for Unit Masonry
• C780 and C780 Annex—Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
• C1019—Sampling and Testing Grout
• C1314—Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
• C1552—Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing