Mason at Nashville Masonry J.A.T.C.
at Nashville Masonry J.A.T.C. in Nashville, TN
About This Program
Nashville Masonry J.A.T.C. sponsors this Mason apprenticeship in Nashville, TN. This employer-sponsored program offers a structured three-year training pathway for individuals looking to enter the masonry trades in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing construction markets.
The program includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in brick, block, and stone laying, mortar and grout application, wall construction, concrete finishing, and job site safety practices. Technical coursework supports field training with instruction in blueprint reading, trade math, masonry materials, and applicable building codes.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level masons prepared to take on skilled work across Nashville's residential and commercial construction sectors. Nashville's sustained building boom makes this a strong time to enter the masonry trades, and this apprenticeship provides the training and credentials to do so effectively.
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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