Cement Mason at Boston Plasterers & Cement Masons #534
at Boston Plasterers & Cement Masons #534 in Dorchester, MA
About This Program
Boston Plasterers & Cement Masons #534 sponsors this cement mason apprenticeship in Dorchester, MA. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured, paid training pathway into the cement mason trade for individuals in the greater Boston area. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, allowing them to pursue a skilled trade credential without the financial burden of traditional tuition-based education.
The program runs for 3 years and is built around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in concrete placement, flatwork finishing, surface curing, and repair techniques across commercial and residential construction projects. Classroom instruction covers construction safety, concrete technology, tool use, and technical drawing interpretation.
Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates to work as cement masons on the wide variety of construction projects active throughout eastern Massachusetts and the Boston metro area. Skilled concrete finishers are in consistent demand in this high-activity construction market, making this program a strong entry point for a lasting career in the trades.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
What to Expect as a Cement 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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