Cement Mason at Southern California Cement Masons JAC
at Southern California Cement Masons JAC in Arcadia, CA
About This Program
The Southern California Cement Masons JAC offers a union-affiliated cement mason apprenticeship in Arcadia, CA. This JATC program trains workers in the craft of concrete finishing and placement while ensuring apprentices are earning wages throughout their training. The joint apprenticeship committee structure means training standards are shaped by both contractors and the union, ensuring skills are aligned with real industry needs.
Over 3 years, apprentices log 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on work covers flatwork finishing, curbs, sidewalks, and larger structural pours, while classroom sessions address concrete mix design, safety protocols, tool maintenance, and proper use of leveling and finishing equipment.
Completing the program earns apprentices journeyman cement mason status, a recognized credential in the Southern California construction market. Union journeymen benefit from negotiated wages and benefits packages, and the trade offers consistent demand given the region's ongoing residential and commercial construction activity.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
How to Apply
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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