Job Title

 

Cement Mason

 

Job description

 

A Cement Mason is a skilled concrete trade specialist who finishes both concrete floors and wall surfaces. Some of the tasks that a Cement Mason may perform during his/her career are: inspection of concrete, mix or direct the mixing of the concrete, also pour and spread the concrete, level, smooth and finish the concrete. Therefore, a cement mason is often called a cement finisher.

Education Requirements

To become a Cement Mason, one has to either perform an apprenticeship, or on the job training as the Cement Mason?s helper.

Apprenticeship Requirements

  • Grade 12 is recommended
  • Three years in length, requiring 6,000 work hours - consists of on-the-job training and classroom sessions. (90% on the job and 10% in class training).
  • Minimum of grade 10 education
  • There are no other education requirements, however, high school courses in Drafting, English, Shop and Mathematics are highly recommended.

After the successful completion of the apprenticeship, one can advance in the job with a certification. This certification is not mandatory, but it requires examination of the skills and knowledge in the field. Even if it is voluntary many employees see it as an achievement, therefore providing a better chance to be hired.

On the job training requirements

  • Most of them, but not all require a high school diploma
  • Masonry courses in high school prior to on the job training will be an asset
  • With sufficient work experience and courses in the field, one can qualify to write the certification examination without enrolling into an Apprenticeship program.

Schools that offer training in Cement Mason in Ontario, Canada

Labours? Union
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (905) 522-7177
Fax: (905) 522-9310
Email: joseph@liuna.ca
Web: http://www.liuna.ca/

Ambercroft Labourers' 506 Training Centre
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (905) 883-42668
Toll Free: (877) 833-4268
Email: jmclaren@506tc.org ? Jack McLaren ? director of Training
Web: http://www.506tc.org/toc.htm

Cement Masons 598 Training Centre            
Tel: (905) 761-0433                                                             
Email: opcmialocal598@on.aibn.com

Canada Masonry Centre
Mississauga ON, Canada
Tel: (905) 564-6622
Web: http://www.canadamasonrycentre.com/contact_us.asp

For More information contact

The Concrete Floor Contractors Association of Ontario
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, L4B 1H1
Tel: (416) 499-4000 Ext.14
Fax: (416) 499-8752       
Web: http://www.concretefloors.ca/                                

Operative Plaster?, Cement Masons, International Association of the United States and Canada Local 598                          
Tel: (317) 972-472                        
Web: http://www.concrete-plaster.com/

Apprenticeship Subject Pathways
Web: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/skills/pathwaye.pdf