Brick and Stone Mason

A Brick and Stone Mason uses bricks, concrete blocks, stone, structural tiles and other materials to construct or repair walls, foundations and other structures. They are also responsible for preparing surfaces to be covered and mixing ingredients they’ll need like mortar or cement. Preparatory work such as caulking and cleaning and placing damp proofing and masonry flashing is also done by Masons.

Masons do a variety of residential work including restoring damaged brick work, putting up ornamental or retaining walls and constructing brick driveways, patios, chimneys, and glass block walls. Brick and Stone Masonry is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

LEVEL ONE

Program Credits / Certification:

  • Earn 2-3 Cooperative education credits on Principal’s discretion
  • Earn 2 dual credits upon successful completion of “Level One”
  • Earn a “Level One” apprenticeship training designation for Brick and Stone Mason

To Qualify:

  • Be in your graduating year with at least 26 credits
  • Have a strong interest in working within the construction industry
  • Be in good academic standing, including completion of all compulsory courses
  • Be willing to travel to a Cooperative Education placement and to training centre
  • Grade 11 Workplace College Mathematics
  • Grade 12 Workplace or College English

Candidates will be interviewed in late November or early December.

Fact: 1 in 5 new jobs over the next 5 years is expected to be in trades-related occupations

Program Components Include:

  • 10 weeks at OMTC to complete the Level One training
  • 6 weeks at a Cooperative Education placement in the construction industry

This program combines Level 1 training at the Ontario Masonry Training Centre and a Cooperative education placement in the industry. It is offered in Semester 2 and is open to students in their graduating year with a minimum of 26 credits.

The Peel District School Board, The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, & Skills Development (MLITSD), and the Ontario Masonry Training Centre offer this opportunity for students who want to pursue a career as a Brick and Stone Mason.

Please see your Guidance Teacher or Cooperative Education teacher for assistance in completing an application form and the submission of all required documents. A limited number of spaces are available.