Mason at Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 3 J.A.T.E.C.
at Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 3 J.A.T.E.C. in Tracy, CA
About This Program
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 3 J.A.T.E.C. in Tracy, California administers this union-affiliated registered Mason Apprenticeship, providing a JATC-structured pathway into the bricklaying and allied masonry trades. As a union program, apprentices benefit from negotiated wage scales, labor protections, and industry-recognized training standards while earning pay throughout the apprenticeship.
This three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn bricklaying, block and stone work, refractory installation, and related masonry techniques under the mentorship of journeyman craftworkers. Technical instruction covers construction drawings, masonry materials, workplace safety, and California building codes, ensuring apprentices are prepared for real-world job demands.
Completing this apprenticeship leads to journey-level membership in the Bricklayers & Allied Crafts union, a credential that carries weight with union contractors throughout California and across the country. Journeymen masons with union credentials are well-positioned for steady work and competitive compensation on commercial and public projects.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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