Mason at Arizona Masonry Council Southern AZ Masonry Apprenticeship Program
at Arizona Masonry Council Southern AZ Masonry Apprenticeship Program in Phoenix, AZ
About This Program
The Arizona Masonry Council Southern AZ Masonry Apprenticeship Program in Phoenix, Arizona offers a non-union, employer-sponsored registered apprenticeship for individuals pursuing a career in masonry. Apprentices receive wages from the start of the program, supporting a learn-and-earn model throughout training.
This three-year program delivers 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on real construction projects, gaining skills in bricklaying, block work, stone installation, mortar application, and blueprint reading. Technical classroom instruction addresses masonry materials, construction safety, building codes, and estimation practices relevant to Arizona's construction environment.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level masons with a registered credential recognized throughout the industry. The Arizona Masonry Council's role as sponsor ensures that training aligns with current industry standards, preparing apprentices for productive careers in southern Arizona's active construction market.
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.
How to Apply
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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