Mason at Utah Plasterers and Cement Masons JATC
at Utah Plasterers and Cement Masons JATC in Salt Lake City, UT
About This Program
The Utah Plasterers and Cement Masons JATC in Salt Lake City, UT sponsors this registered union Mason apprenticeship for individuals entering the plastering and cement masonry trades. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it provides industry-standardized training with the backing of union labor organizations. Apprentices are paid from day one, earning wages as they develop their craft.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on real job sites learning to apply plaster and stucco, finish concrete surfaces, operate hand and power tools, and read construction specifications. Classroom instruction covers material properties, concrete technology, trade mathematics, safety regulations, and construction codes.
Upon graduation, apprentices advance to journey-level status as plasterers or cement masons, credentials backed by union recognition and valued throughout the industry. Utah's active construction market, especially in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, supports strong long-term employment for skilled trades workers in the masonry and plastering fields.
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.
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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