Program Overview
Concrete Masonry Apprenticeship teaches students to be a skilled craft worker who works with a crew to pour, smooth, and finish floors/curbs/walls/columns, and other structures using concrete and industry hand/power tools, typically working outdoors. Apprentices in this DOL registered program 'learn and earn' while developing foundational safety practices and industry-specific skills to work confidently alongside their team.
What You Will Learn
- Obtain OSHA 10 certification.
- Interpret construction drawings, rigging, and basic oxyfuel cutting.
- Solve trade-related math problems.
- Lay out patterns, forms, or foundations according to plans.
- Use industry hand/power tools to prepare, place and finish concrete surfaces and make repairs.
- Use concrete admixtures, toppings, and grouts on specific projects.
- Perform concrete testing, placing, finishing, and curing (cold and hot weather).
Estimated Cost
Books: $531
Supplies: $0
Course Fees: $50
Other: $0
Career Outlook
Some careers shown require further education beyond this program.
Additional Information
Estimated Time to Completion
This two-year apprenticeship program spans four semesters. It is composed of two parts: (1) paid, on-the-job training provided by a sponsor (employer) who exposes the apprentice to practical applications in all phases of the trade; (2) classroom-related instruction designed to provide the apprentice with knowledge of theoretical and technical aspects of the trade.
Program Entry Requirements
None. It is highly recommended that students be registered with DOL by their Sponsor (employer).
For full program details, please visit the program page.