Mason at Bricklayers LU 1 JAC
at Bricklayers LU 1 JAC in Elsmere, DE
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.
How to Apply
About This Program
Bricklayers LU 1 JAC in Elsmere, Delaware sponsors this union-affiliated registered Mason Apprenticeship, offering a JATC-structured program for individuals entering the bricklaying and allied masonry trades in Delaware and the surrounding region. As a union program, apprentices benefit from jointly administered training standards, incremental wage increases, and labor protections while earning pay from the first day of the apprenticeship.
The three-year program provides 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in bricklaying, concrete masonry unit installation, stone work, refractory masonry, and tile setting under the guidance of experienced journeymen. Technical instruction covers masonry materials and techniques, blueprint reading, construction safety, and Delaware and regional building code requirements.
Completing the apprenticeship leads to journey-level status and full membership in Bricklayers LU 1, a union credential recognized by signatory masonry contractors throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Journey-level union bricklayers are well-positioned for steady employment and competitive wages on commercial, institutional, and public works construction projects.
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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