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Salt Lake Technical College

Concrete Masonry

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Concrete/Cement Mason is a skilled craft worker who works with a crew to pour, smooth, and finish floors, curbs, walls, columns, and other structures using concrete and industry hand and power tools, typically working outdoors. Apprentices in this program will ‘learn and earn’ while developing foundational safety practices and industry-specific skills to work confidently alongside their team.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Changes to the SLTECH Registration Process!
Contact the Academic Advising Office at 801-957-4978 or academicadvising@slcc.edu to learn more about how these improvements may affect you.

CREDIT HOURS

12 Credit Hours

 

ESTIMATED COST*

$1,757

 

CERTIFICATE ACHIEVED

CA

 

Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.

Enrollment Steps

Step 2: Meet with Your Academic Advisor
Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call) with an Academic Advisor to verify your program of study & find out about placement testing requirements. Contact the Academic Advising Office:
Phone: 801-957-4978 or
Email: academicadvising@slcc.edu
Online: Schedule Appointment

Step 3: Placement Testing(if required)
For Certificate Programs: Schedule your CASAS Test
For Degree Programs (AS, AAS, Apprenticeship):
Schedule the SLCC Math and Reading Placement
Once your placement test is completed. Contact your advisor to plan your course schedule and to register.

OCCUPATIONS

Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers

Entry-Level Wage: $18.64

Median Wage: $26.66

Monthly Openings: 92

Occupational Data, 2024, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

Required Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TECN 1000
Title Concrete Masonry 1A
Clock Hours 3
Semester F, S
Prerequisite Students must take the CASAS Placement Test with a score that places them into Reading and Math Level 8 or higher, or instructor approval.
Course TECN 1100
Title Concrete Masonry 1B
Clock Hours 3
Semester F, S
Prerequisite TECN 1000
Course TECN 1200
Title Concrete Masonry 2A
Clock Hours 3
Semester F, S
Prerequisite TECN 1100
Course TECN 1210
Title Concrete Masonry 2B
Clock Hours 3
Semester F, S
Prerequisite TECN 1200

Tuition and Fees

Available Class Schedules

Taylorsville Redwood Campus
4600 South Redwood Road, CT 025
Salt Lake City, Utah 84123

Classes will meet in the evenings, twice a week, for three hours each.

Financial Aid

Many SLTech programs are eligible for Pell Grants or VA Educational Benefits.

Complete the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online to get started.

SCHOLARSHIPS

For information about scholarships, visit the  Office of Financial Aid

Requirements

Students must wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and safety glasses. Gloves are strongly recommended. Students should also plan on bringing personal hand tools to each class.

CASAS Placement Test:

  • Reading: 8.0
  • Math: 8.0

Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding?  Academic Readiness  courses will get you up to speed!