Classes

MANDATORY TRAINING CLASSES

These classes will improve your knowledge of the Cement Masonry trade.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

5 locations offer the most comprehensive training program in the industry.

ONLINE CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE

Stay safe while meeting the requirements to complete 432 classroom hours.

Journeyperson Advancement

Advancement courses for journeypersons to keep up with new techniques.

Industry Orientation
Production & History of Cement
Workplace Safety & Health (First Aid/CPR)
Forming, Hand & Special Tools
Small Engine Operation & Maintenance
Fundamental Math, Measuring & Estimating
Leveling & Transits
Site Layout
Concrete Ingredients
Designing Concrete Mixes
Specifications & Testing
Soil Conditions & Subgrade Preparation
Edge Forms on Grade
On Grade Curb and Curb & Gutter Forms
Screeds & Bulkheads
Placing & Leveling Concrete
Finishing Floors, Steps, Sidewalks & Patios
Power Screed & Trowel Machine Operations
Super Flat Floors

Pervious Concrete
Green Concrete Construction
Drives, Approaches, Curbs and Curb & Gutters
Joints in Concrete
Pavements
Curing & Protection
Shotcrete
Tilt-up Panels, Precast & Post Tensioned Concrete
Blueprint Reading
Surface Defects, Structural Repair & Grouting
Sealants, Epoxy Floors & Specialty Coatings
Underlayment/Overlayment
Structural Wrap
Exposed Aggregate Finishes
Decorative Sawcutting
Stenciling & Imprinting
Staining & Acid Etching
Abrasive Blasting
Polished Concrete

HOURS

CLASS HOURS: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

TRAINING LOCATIONS

CrossWinds Church, 1660 Freisman Road, Livermore, CA 94551
Cement Masons Training Center, 15825 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Plasterers Local 300, Area 295, 1555 Overland Court, W. Sacramento 95691
Central Learning Adult School Site, 2698 N. Brawley, Fresno, CA 93722
One Labor Plaza, 900 Locust Street, Redding, CA 96001

FALL 2023	WINTER 2024	SPRING 2024
September 9	December 9	March 2
September 23	December 16	March 16
October 7	January 6	March 30
October 21	January 20	April 13
November 4	February 3	April 27
November 18	February 10	May 11

Apprentices are required to:

Provide the Cement Masons JATC Office your current e-mail address.
Cement Mason Curriculum will be required during E-Learning sessions.
** On hands on training days be sure to:
Complete a COVID-19 Symptom Check upon arrival to class.
Wear appropriate clothing to each class. Tank tops, shorts, open-toed and sport shoes are prohibited.
Bring hard hats, safety glasses, gloves and face coverings to each class.
Bring all required tools to each class.
On Zoom / Final Exam day you will be required to join at 7:00 a.m. SHARP.
You will receive an email with login information prior to the first class date.

Apprentices not prepared and/or unable to participate in related training classes will be sent home, receive an unexcused absence for the day and be cited to appear before the appropriate Sub-JATC.

Apprentices arriving late will be sent home, receive an unexcused absence for the day and be cited to appear before the appropriate Sub-JATC.

Downloadable Form: Hour & Wage Scale
Downloadable Form: Schedule of Classes, 2023-2024

Journeyperson Advancement Courses

At the Northern California Cement Masons JATC, we provide advancement courses for Cement Mason journeypersons to keep up with new techniques, materials, applications and technology. Keep your skills on the cutting edge. Contact your local union office to join a course.

Aerial Boomlift / Work Platform
Architectural Patching & Sacking
Confined Spaces
DISA Safety Orientation - DSOP (Refinery Certification) (formerly BATC) - upon proof of TWIC card
Epoxy, Epoxy Injection & Materials
First Aid/CPR
HAZMAT
Laser Screed
Lead Abatement
OSHA 10 / OSHA 30
Pervious Concrete
Plan Reading
Polished Concrete > Structural Composites
Trowel Machines