Mason at (PHL) Bricklayers & Allied Crafts JAC (LU1)
at (PHL) Bricklayers & Allied Crafts JAC (LU1) in Philadelphia, PA
About This Program
The Philadelphia Bricklayers & Allied Crafts JAC (LU1) sponsors this union Mason apprenticeship in Philadelphia, PA. Jointly administered by union and employer partners, this JATC program upholds industry training standards for bricklayers and allied craftworkers throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
This time-based program runs three years and includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices train alongside journeymen on commercial and residential projects, developing skills in brick, block, and stone laying, structural masonry construction, mortar and grout application, and finished surface work. Classroom sessions address blueprint reading, safety regulations, trade calculations, and construction methods.
Graduates earn journeyman status and union credentials recognized across the industry. Membership in Local 1 provides access to negotiated wage scales, health coverage, and pension programs. The Philadelphia area's steady construction activity makes this union bricklayer apprenticeship an excellent long-term career choice.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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