Mason at Plasterers & Cem.Mason--Lu # 8
at Plasterers & Cem.Mason--Lu # 8 in Philadelphia, PA
About This Program
Plasterers & Cement Masons LU #8 sponsors this Mason apprenticeship in Philadelphia, PA. This employer-sponsored program trains apprentices in the plastering and cement masonry trades, providing hands-on field experience and technical classroom instruction throughout a three-year period.
The program includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to apply plaster, stucco, and other finish coatings to interior and exterior surfaces, as well as concrete finishing techniques including screeding, floating, and troweling. Classroom sessions cover material properties, surface preparation, building codes, safety practices, and trade math.
Upon completion, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level plasterers and cement masons, with skills applicable across a wide range of construction and renovation projects in the Philadelphia market. The combination of paid training and dual-trade exposure makes this program a valuable entry point into the building trades.
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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