Mason at Bricklayers-Allied Crftwrkrs #3,Niagfalls/Buffjatc
at Bricklayers-Allied Crftwrkrs #3,Niagfalls/Buffjatc in Buffalo, NY
About This Program
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #3, serving the Niagara Falls and Buffalo region, sponsors this union Mason apprenticeship through a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) based in Buffalo, NY. As a JATC program, apprentices are backed by the union's training resources, signatory employer network, and established wage progression structure.
The 3-year apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active construction sites learning bricklaying, block and stone work, mortar application, blueprint reading, and safety practices. Classroom instruction covers masonry fundamentals, construction mathematics, and trade-specific safety standards, providing a well-rounded foundation in the craft.
Graduates of the program earn journey-level union mason status, positioning them for steady employment with union contractors throughout Western New York. The union credential also typically comes with access to health and retirement benefits, making this a strong long-term career path in the construction 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.
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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