Cement Mason at Plasterers' & Cement Masons Local 40 JATC
at Plasterers' & Cement Masons Local 40 JATC in Cranston, RI
About This Program
Plasterers' & Cement Masons Local 40 JATC sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship in Cranston, RI. Operated through a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program provides a comprehensive, standards-driven education in cement masonry for workers entering the Rhode Island construction industry.
Over three years, apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on work covers concrete placement, surface finishing, troweling, crack repair, and decorative applications. Technical coursework addresses workplace safety, concrete science, blueprint interpretation, and the operation of trade-specific equipment. Apprentices are compensated throughout the program with wages that increase as they advance through training levels.
Graduates achieve journeyman cement mason certification under Local 40 and the JATC, opening doors to union employment with strong wages and comprehensive benefits. The JATC structure ensures consistent training quality aligned with the standards of the plastering and cement masonry trades in Rhode Island.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
What to Expect as a Cement 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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