Mason at Washington Cement Masons Apprenticeship Committee

The Washington Cement Masons Apprenticeship Committee in Seattle, WA sponsors this registered non-union Mason apprenticeship focused on the cement masonry trade. This employer-backed program trains apprentices to work with concrete and cement materials on construction projects throughout the Seattle area and western Washington. Apprentices receive paid wages throughout the entire three-year program.

The apprenticeship involves 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in placing, finishing, and texturing concrete; setting screeds and forms; using hand and power tools; and applying safe work practices on construction sites. Classroom training covers concrete technology, construction math, blueprint reading, material properties, and OSHA safety regulations.

Graduating apprentices achieve journey-level cement mason credentials, qualifying them for skilled roles on a wide range of construction projects across Washington State. Seattle's active construction environment, spanning infrastructure, commercial buildings, and residential development, creates consistent demand for trained cement masons. This registered apprenticeship provides a recognized and portable credential valued by employers throughout the Pacific Northwest.