Mason at S Ohio & Kentucky Bricklayers & Allied Craftworker

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at S Ohio & Kentucky Bricklayers & Allied Craftworker in Batavia, OH

About This Program

S Ohio & Kentucky Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, based in Batavia, OH, sponsors this employer-supported Mason apprenticeship serving the Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky construction corridor. The paid program allows apprentices to earn income while developing the masonry skills needed for a lasting career in the building trades.

The apprenticeship runs for 3 years and is structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen on active job sites, developing skills in bricklaying, stone and block installation, mortar work, blueprint reading, and construction safety. Classroom coursework covers masonry materials, trade mathematics, and the safety standards relevant to masonry construction.

Upon completing the program, graduates hold journey-level mason credentials and are prepared to work on the full range of masonry projects throughout the Tri-State region. The Southern Ohio and Greater Cincinnati construction market provides steady demand for qualified masonry professionals, supporting strong long-term career prospects for program completers.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$24

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

6,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$24.19/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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