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Cement Masonry

CONSTRUCTION

Description

As a cement mason, your job will include filling roads, driveways, sidewalks, bridges, foundations, and parking lots with cement. You will also make concrete beams, columns, and panels.

*Cement Masonry is a Pre-Apprenticeship program, which offers students the hands-on training and education needed to qualify for apprenticeships.

Career Details

Skills

Students in Cement Masonry are trained in the following subject areas:

Set and align forms of concrete for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters.
Check the concrete forms to see that they are properly constructed.
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete with a variety of hand and power tools.
Patch voids and use saws to cut expansions.

Career Options

Most Cement Masonry graduates go to work for construction firms or contractors. This team-oriented work environment makes it easy to learn on the job and make friends. Cement masons typically work normal, full-time business hours, but occasionally are on call on the weekends to finish big projects.

Requirements

Before entering the program, students must:

Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Credentials

As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.