Mason at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #4 California J.A.C.
at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #4 California J.A.C. in La Verne, CA
About This Program
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #4 California J.A.C. in La Verne, California administers this union-affiliated registered Mason Apprenticeship for workers entering the bricklaying and allied masonry trades in Southern California. As a JATC program, it provides apprentices with union labor protections, structured wage increases, and a rigorous training curriculum, all while apprentices earn a paycheck from day one.
This three-year apprenticeship combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in bricklaying, concrete block and stone work, refractory masonry, and tile installation under journeyman supervision. Classroom coursework covers construction drawings, masonry materials and methods, California building codes, and worksite safety requirements.
Completing the program leads to journey-level status and full membership in Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #4, a union credential recognized by signatory contractors throughout California and nationally. Journeymen bricklayers and allied craftworkers with union standing are well-positioned for long-term employment and career advancement in the region's construction industry.
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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