Mason at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee in Albuquerque, NM
About This Program
The Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, based in Albuquerque, NM, administers this Mason apprenticeship program for those looking to enter the masonry trades in the Southwest. Sponsored by an employer and structured as a paid program, apprentices receive compensation while developing trade skills on real job sites.
Over 3 years, apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Field work covers brick, block, and stone installation; mortar mixing and application; blueprint reading; and construction safety. Classroom training reinforces these skills through study of masonry theory, construction mathematics, and applicable safety standards.
Graduates earn journey-level mason recognition, qualifying them to work independently across a wide range of masonry projects throughout New Mexico. The combination of hands-on training and structured classroom instruction ensures that completers are well-prepared for productive, long-term careers in the building trades.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in New Mexico
Masons in New Mexico are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division.
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