Mason at D R Masonry Incorporated
at D R Masonry Incorporated in Deltona, FL
About This Program
D R Masonry Incorporated in Deltona, Florida offers a registered Mason apprenticeship program for individuals pursuing a career in the masonry trade. This non-union program is paid from the outset, so apprentices receive a wage throughout their three-year training period while gaining the skills needed to work as a journey-level mason.
The program totals 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction over three years. Apprentices work on active construction projects under the supervision of experienced masons, building proficiency in brick, block, and stone work. Technical instruction sessions cover trade safety, construction mathematics, blueprint reading, and masonry material properties to provide a well-rounded educational foundation.
Upon completion, graduates are recognized as journey-level masons with the qualifications to work independently on a wide variety of construction projects. With Florida's construction sector remaining active, a journeyman mason credential from a registered apprenticeship program offers strong career prospects and opportunities for advancement.
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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