Mason at Gideon Masonry LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Gideon Masonry LLC in Ocala, FL

About This Program

Gideon Masonry LLC in Ocala, Florida sponsors this registered Mason apprenticeship program for individuals looking to enter the masonry trade. This non-union program is sponsored by Gideon Masonry LLC and offers paid training throughout, allowing apprentices to earn income while developing professional masonry skills in a working environment.

The program follows a time-based format lasting three years, with 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly on construction projects, learning brick, block, and stone laying techniques under experienced supervision. Classroom instruction complements field training by covering topics including construction safety, trade math, reading blueprints and specifications, and understanding masonry materials and their applications.

Completing the program leads to journey-level mason status, a recognized trade credential that qualifies graduates to work independently across a range of masonry disciplines. Journeyman masons are in consistent demand in Florida's growing construction sector, and this credential provides a solid foundation for a long-term career in the trades.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$24

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

6,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$24.19/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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