Mason at Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute
at Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute in Denver, CO
About This Program
The Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute in Denver, Colorado sponsors this registered Mason Apprenticeship, a non-union, employer-supported program that prepares individuals for skilled careers in masonry construction across the Rocky Mountain region. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, gaining income and experience simultaneously.
The three-year program provides 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on real construction projects, developing skills in bricklaying, block work, stone installation, mortar mixing and application, and structural masonry layout. Technical coursework addresses masonry materials and methods, construction safety, blueprint reading, and Colorado building code requirements.
Graduates of the program earn journey-level mason credentials recognized across the construction industry. The Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute's industry connections in the Denver market help position completers for steady work on residential, commercial, and public construction projects in one of the country's faster-growing metro areas.
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.
How to Apply
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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