Mason at Arizona Masonry Council Central AZ Apprenticeship Program
at Arizona Masonry Council Central AZ Apprenticeship Program in Chandler, AZ
About This Program
The Mason Apprenticeship offered by the Arizona Masonry Council Central AZ Apprenticeship Program in Chandler, Arizona is a non-union, employer-sponsored registered apprenticeship program designed to develop skilled masonry workers for the construction industry. Apprentices earn a paycheck from day one while gaining practical trade experience.
This three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to lay and bind building materials such as brick, concrete block, and stone using mortar and other substances. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, material estimation, safety protocols, and applicable building codes specific to Arizona construction environments.
Graduates of the program complete their apprenticeship as journey-level masons ready to work on a wide range of commercial and residential projects. The masonry trade offers long-term career stability, and completing a registered apprenticeship provides a recognized credential that supports advancement in the field.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Mason Career Outlook
National Median
$24.19/hr
~$50,315.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Mason employment is projected to grow moderately, supported by commercial construction and infrastructure investment. Demand is strongest in regions with active building and renovation markets. Retirements in the existing workforce are creating additional openings. Masons with restoration skills or concrete finishing certifications have the best prospects.
What to Expect as a Mason Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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