Christopher Gober

is a Masonry Instructor at Blackwell Job Corps Center through the International Masonry Institute. He has been in the construction field for 14 years. Christopher is a dual journeyman card holder for both Tile Setting and Bricklaying. He is passionate about teaching others about the trade and its rich history. 

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Bricklayer, Pre-Apprentice

Bricklayer, Pre-Apprentice

On the job, you will ...

  • Build and repair walls, fireplaces and other structures with brick or stone 
  • Use blueprints or drawings and basic math to calculate materials needed for a project 
  • Mix and clean excess mortar, grout and/or cement 
  • Use power tools to clean and polish surfaces 

Some of the career options you will have ...

Most Bricklayer Job Corps graduates find careers as brick masons, cement masons, terrazzo workers, plasterers and stucco masons.   

Students should also consider pursuing Advanced Cement Masonry and other Advanced Training programs at Job Corps as part of their career pathway. 

The credentials you will earn ...

The Bricklayer, Pre-Apprentice program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from the International Masonry Institute (IMI) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ...

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
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90,355
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Construction

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Brick masons build and repair walls, fireplaces and other structures with brick or stone. 

National Rate Avg Value
58,745
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40,019
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