Bricklayers and allied craft workers build, repair and renovate structures, and portions of structures, that are made of brick and other clay products, structural tile, stone, marble, glass block, terra cotta, castables and artificial masonry units made of any material. Their work includes laying, setting, installation or application of all such materials and the preparation of all structures or components to receive such materials.
| Length | 56 months |
| Benefits for Apprentices | Medical, dental and vision care for worker and dependants, pension, and vacation |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Education prerequisites | High School Diploma or GED/equivalent |
| Physical requirements | Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade |
| Additional requirements | Must have a valid driver’s license |
| Written or oral entry exams | None |
| Subjects studied by Apprentices | Masonry Procedures Safety Practices Green Construction Methods |
Contact: Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 3 J.A.T. E.C. 25347, S Schulte Road, Tracy, CA 95377, Joe Sunquist, Coordinator.
Applications: Applications taken at the Mason Development Center, Monday through Friday between 9:30-11:30am
How do new apprentices get their first job? The applicant must seek his/her own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter an apprenticeship program
Additional information: Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers Local 3.
Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs: See Tile Layer, Tile Finisher Marble Mason, Marble Finisher, Terrazzo Worker, Terrazzo Finisher.
