Mason at Northern Ohio Admin District Co of Bricklayers
at Northern Ohio Admin District Co of Bricklayers in Amherst, OH
About This Program
The Northern Ohio Administrative District Council of Bricklayers sponsors this Mason apprenticeship based in Amherst, OH. This employer-sponsored, time-based program provides a structured path into the masonry trades for individuals looking to build a hands-on career in construction.
The program spans three years and includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience in masonry work including laying brick, block, and stone, reading blueprints, mixing and applying mortar, and following safety and building code requirements. Classroom coursework reinforces the technical skills developed on the job site.
After completing the program, apprentices achieve journeyman mason status and are prepared for long-term careers in residential and commercial construction. The Northern Ohio region offers consistent demand for skilled masonry workers, making this a solid foundation for stable, well-paying trade employment.
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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