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Cement Mason - Certificate of Journeyman Status

College of Southern Nevada

Short-Term Certificate

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Dates

Since Feb 2014

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146-1164

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 47-2051.00

Skills

MonitoringCoordinationQuality Control AnalysisSpeakingTime ManagementActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

English LanguageBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityMathematics

Abilities

Manual DexterityTrunk StrengthMultilimb CoordinationNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionExtent FlexibilityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
  • Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
  • Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed,

Technology

Information retrieval or search softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareProject management softwareAccounting software

Tools

Abrasive bladesAbrasive rubbing stonesAluminum floatsBar bendersBar cuttersBarrel mounted sprayersBit spadesBracesBrick hammersBrick jointersBrick splittersBrick tongsBrick trowelsBump cuttersCement trowels

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionAchievement
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-2051.00Cement Masons and Concrete Finisherstitle_inference$54,660 median$87,620 top+1.79%380
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Complex form systems — evaluate, construct, and align forms for irregular or large-scale pours autonomously, ensuring structural and dimensional accuracy.
  • Full finishing sequence — execute spreading, leveling, troweling, floating, and brooming across the complete scope of a commercial slab project without oversight.
  • Non-routine surface defects — diagnose causes such as bleed water, aggregate exposure, or cracking and apply corrective finishing techniques independently.
  • Environmental curing management — adjust finishing schedules, apply curing compounds, and deploy protective covers in response to changing weather throughout an entire project.
  • Expansion joint layout — calculate and mold joint placement to control cracking based on slab dimensions, load requirements, and mix specifications.
  • Concrete placement coordination — direct truck drivers, pump operators, and laborers simultaneously to achieve efficient and accurate material distribution on complex pours.
  • Project management software — use digital scheduling and tracking tools to monitor pour timelines, material deliveries, and crew assignments across multiple active sites.
  • Critical problem solving — identify and resolve mid-pour issues such as premature stiffening or form failure using sound judgment under time pressure.
  • Inspection standards — apply building and construction knowledge to verify finished work meets municipal codes and client specifications before project closeout.
  • Safety hazard identification — proactively assess and address slip, chemical exposure, and equipment risks to protect crew and public on job sites.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
44%
Placement Rate
80%