Cement Mason at Utah Plasterers and Cement Masons JATC
at Utah Plasterers and Cement Masons JATC in Salt Lake City, UT
About This Program
Utah Plasterers and Cement Masons JATC sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship program based in Salt Lake City, UT. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it brings together union resources and employer partnerships to deliver thorough, consistent training for those entering the cement masonry trade in Utah.
The apprenticeship runs for three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on a range of construction sites gaining experience in concrete placement, finishing, curing, and surface restoration. Classroom coursework covers concrete science, safety codes, blueprint reading, and professional tool use. Apprentices receive a paid wage from the start of the program, increasing with each advancement milestone.
Upon graduation, apprentices become journeyman cement masons with JATC and union credentials recognized throughout Utah and beyond. Salt Lake City's active construction market provides strong employment prospects for skilled tradespeople completing this program.
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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