Mason at Illinois District Council #1 Bricklayers' D.C.T.C.
at Illinois District Council #1 Bricklayers' D.C.T.C. in Addison, IL
About This Program
Illinois District Council #1 Bricklayers' D.C.T.C. sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Addison, Illinois. Affiliated with the bricklayers' union, the District Council Training Committee provides employer-sponsored, structured training for individuals entering the masonry trades. Apprentices are paid from the start of the program.
The 3-year program requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn bricklaying, stone masonry, block installation, and mortar work through field assignments, while classroom instruction covers trade math, safety regulations, building codes, and materials science.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level bricklayers and masons. The bricklayers' union affiliation associated with this program provides a strong foundation for a career with competitive wages and benefits in the commercial and residential construction markets across Illinois.
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
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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