Program Description
This program helps people who are not yet working in masonry and want to learn the basics.
It teaches them the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare for gaining an entry-level position in this trade.
Program Application
Applications will reopen if funding is available in March or April 2026!
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Ottawa Campus Applications Open!
Ottawa Info Session
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 370 Catherine St., Ottawa
Join us to learn more about the program and receive your application.
Sign up to attend Info Session!
Program Length
Program has two parts: In-School Training & Work Placement Training
In-School “Year 1 Ready Stream”: 4.5 months more or less
Paid Work Placement: 2 months minimum
In-School “Try a Trade Stream”: 2 months more or less
Paid Work Placement: 2 months minimum
We will decide which STREAM you will be placed in.
In-School and Work Placement are both FULL TIME Hours
Program Cost
This program is FREE! There is NO Tuition!
All thanks to the Government of Ontario for fully funding the program. The program will also provide you the following items:
FREE Masonry Tools
FREE Textbook
FREE Safety Gear
FREE Safety Training
There is also PAID Work Placement after the training!
When you successfully complete the training, we will match you with a masonry employer to apply what you learned on a jobsite!
Required Documents
Prevent application delays by promptly collecting the required documents listed below.
Applicants must provide the following three required documents (We only need 1 document per category)
1) Proof of Age – 18 years old or higher
Baptismal Certificate
Nexus Card
Birth Certificate
Ontario/Canadian Registration Card
Driver's License
Ontario Photo Card (New Ontario ID Card)
Passport (Valid or Expired)
2) Proof of SIN – Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residence
SIN Card
Government Income Tax Form
Record of Employment (ROE)
3) Proof of Education – Completion of Grade 10 or higher
Academic Transcript
Trade Certificate
Secondary School Diploma
Academy Upgrade Certificate
GED Certificate
Postsecondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree
If education is not from Canada, you need to have it assessed by ICAS at www.icascanada.ca or any other approved Education Credential Assessment Centres.
Program Curriculum
Students will learn to safely and properly operate hand and power tools, as well as equipment commonly found on construction sites. They will also have opportunities to use masonry materials and supplies for practicing the selection, preparation, and installation of masonry materials.
Upon completing this program, graduates may be eligible for exemption from the Level 1 in-school Apprenticeship Program if they decide to pursue a traditional Apprenticeship Program
SI Measurements
Tools & Equipment
Jointing Bonds
Simple & Site Layout
Laying Units
Mortar
Hand Cutting
Masonry Saws
Clay & Concrete Products
Estimating Brick & Block
Cleaning Masonry
Basic H & S
WHMIS
Working at Heights
Propane in Construction