Mason at Bricklayers Imi / JATC
at Bricklayers Imi / JATC in Houston, TX
About This Program
Bricklayers IMI / JATC in Houston, TX sponsors this registered union Mason apprenticeship through an established Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. Backed by the International Masonry Institute, this JATC program delivers high-quality, standardized training with the support of union labor standards. Apprentices are paid while they train, earning wages from the first day on the job.
The program runs three years and requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn bricklaying, stone work, tuckpointing, blueprint reading, and safe tool and equipment use under the mentorship of skilled journeymen. Related technical instruction covers masonry materials, construction math, structural principles, and OSHA safety regulations.
Upon completion, graduates receive journey-level mason certification recognized by union contractors throughout Texas and across the country. The IMI's involvement in curriculum and training resources means apprentices receive industry-leading preparation. Houston's robust construction economy offers strong long-term employment opportunities for credentialed journey masons.
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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