Mason at San Diego County Cement Masons
at San Diego County Cement Masons in Arcadia, CA
About This Program
San Diego County Cement Masons sponsors this registered Mason Apprenticeship based in Arcadia, California, offering a non-union training program for individuals pursuing a career in cement masonry and finishing. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, supporting themselves financially while developing the skills required for journey-level work.
The apprenticeship runs for three years, incorporating 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to set screeds and forms, finish concrete surfaces, apply sealers and curing compounds, and operate grinding and polishing equipment. Technical instruction addresses materials and mix design, surface preparation, safety standards, and California construction codes applicable to cement masonry work.
Graduates of the program are qualified as journey-level cement masons, ready to take on finishing work across commercial, infrastructure, and residential construction sites. The cement masonry trade offers stable career prospects, particularly in a construction-active region spanning Southern California.
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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