Mason at Mason Construction, LLC
at Mason Construction, LLC in Beaumont, TX
About This Program
Mason Construction, LLC in Beaumont, TX offers a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals looking to enter the masonry trade through a working contractor. This time-based program provides paid training, allowing apprentices to earn income while gaining practical skills on real construction projects in Southeast Texas.
The apprenticeship spans three years, encompassing 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced masons, learning to lay brick, block, and stone; prepare mortar; read blueprints; and apply safe work practices on active job sites. Technical instruction covers trade mathematics, materials identification, structural concepts, and workplace safety standards.
Graduates earn journey-level mason status, equipping them to take on more advanced responsibilities and command higher wages in the construction industry. Beaumont's construction sector supports ongoing residential and commercial development, providing strong long-term prospects for skilled masons who complete this registered apprenticeship program.
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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