Cement Mason at Cincinnati Cement Masons
at Cincinnati Cement Masons in Cincinnati, OH
About This Program
Cincinnati Cement Masons sponsors this employer-based cement mason apprenticeship program located in Cincinnati, OH. This non-union program offers a practical, hands-on pathway into the cement masonry trade for individuals looking to develop professional construction skills while earning a paycheck.
The program is structured over three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced masons to learn concrete placement, surface finishing, troweling, and repair work. Technical instruction covers construction math, safety standards, material properties, and the use of hand and power tools specific to the trade. Apprentices are paid from the start of training.
After completing the program, graduates are prepared to work independently as skilled cement masons on a wide range of commercial and residential construction projects. The hands-on, employer-driven format ensures that apprentices develop the practical skills employers in the Cincinnati area need.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
What to Expect as a Cement 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.
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