Cement Mason (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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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
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2051.00	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	title_inference	$54,660 median$87,620 top	+1.79%	380

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Concrete forms — set, align, and adjust independently to the specified pitch and depth on standard residential and light commercial pours.
Power trowel and hand screed — operate routinely to spread, level, and smooth concrete surfaces with minimal supervisor oversight.
Expansion joints and edges — mold consistently using edging tools, jointers, and a straightedge on sidewalk and driveway projects.
Curing environment — monitor wind, temperature, and humidity conditions throughout a pour and apply standard protective measures as needed.
Concrete truck chute — direct positioning and movement to guide material flow accurately into forms on a mid-size job site.
Broom and float finishing — select and apply appropriate finishing tools to achieve specified surface textures on varied concrete placements.
Work sequencing — manage personal time effectively to keep pace with pour schedules and avoid premature curing on routine jobs.
Laborer coordination — guide crew members using shovels and spreading tools to distribute concrete evenly under general supervision.
Quality checks — conduct visual and dimensional inspections of finished surfaces and flag defects for correction before project sign-off.
Trade terminology — communicate clearly with crew members and forepersons using accurate construction vocabulary on active job sites.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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