Mason at Costa Brothers Masonry
at Costa Brothers Masonry in Fairhaven, MA
About This Program
Costa Brothers Masonry sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, offering a paid, employer-directed training program for individuals pursuing a skilled career in masonry. This non-union program is based in the South Coast region of Massachusetts and provides practical training with an experienced local masonry contractor.
The apprenticeship spans 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in bricklaying, stone and block installation, mortar work, and jobsite safety. Classroom instruction reinforces field training with coursework in trade math, construction materials, blueprint interpretation, and applicable codes.
Graduates achieve journey-level status in the masonry trade, completing a registered apprenticeship that is recognized throughout the industry. The South Coast and greater New Bedford area offer steady construction activity, providing strong employment opportunities for qualified 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.
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