Masonry students stand near a chimney they built

Cement Mason Apprenticeship

The Cement Mason Apprenticeship program provides work experience that covers a wide range of skills that vary depending on structure types, types of bond laid and kinds of materials used. The so-called "Trowel Trades" include bricklaying, stone laying, plastering, marble masonry, tile laying, terrazzo working and cement finishing.

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A mason lays brick and/or other types of masonry to construct foundations, walls, fireplaces, smokestacks, arches and similar structures; ability to do specialized and intricate masonry work such as refractory brick in chimneys and line furnaces, build glass walls and lay out and build ornate arches, fences and fireplaces.

Trades Covered:

  • Bricklaying
  • Block laying
  • Cement Finishing
  • Plastering
  • Tile setting

What are the qualifications? 

  • Education: High school graduate or GED® (submit copy)
  • Age: 18 or high school graduate at 17, no maximum
  • Test: Assessment math and reading tests at NWTC
  • Accuplacer Bench Mark Scores: Arithmetic - 57, Reading/Comp - 52, Sentence Skills - 60
  • License: Valid driver's license (submit copy)
  • Completed application

How long is the contract?

  • 42 months of not less than 4,200-5,460 hours, depending on the masonry trade.
  • On-the-job training (OJT) - 3,700-4,960 hours of work (depending on the trade) with a skilled craftsperson as per Exhibit "A"
  • Paid-Related Instruction (Day School) - 500 hours and successful completion of class material
  • Non-Paid Related Instruction (Night School) - 80 hours. 80% attendance
    is required for each class to receive credit. (First Aid CPR; OSHA; Welding; Adv. Blueprint Reading; Transit & Level)

How do I get started? 


Step 1: Apply – If you meet the qualifications, complete the application form for your chosen trade.

Step 2: Interview & Next Steps – Qualified applicants will receive a letter of introduction and meet with the Committee for an interview.


Application forms are available at:


Masons Business Office
1570 Elizabeth Street
Green Bay, WI 54302

Doug Goble - (262) 899-2828


Committee Jurisdiction
Counties of Brown, Florence, Kewaunee, Marinette, and Oconto

Online

Classes wherever you have an internet connection. 

  • An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
  • Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
Day
Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Evening
Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Weekend
A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
Full-time
12 or more credits per term.
Part-time
Fewer than 12 credits per term.
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