Training

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Bricklayers Local 5 Ohio

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Apprentices participate in many classroom projects, shop projects, apprentice contests, and charitable activities.

Training Information

BRICKLAYER

What They Do
The work of a bricklayer is divided into different categories during new construction, remodeling, maintenance and restoration of buildings and structures. The bricklayer not only works with brick, but with a variety of material such as limestone, sandstone, granite, marble, terra cotta, tile, terrazzo, cement, firebrick, caulking, acids and sealants. Different masonry materials require the bricklayer to acquire proper mental and physical skills to prepare them for the range of work.

Working Conditions
Majority of work is outdoors. Work depends on weather conditions. Work is done on scaffolding so working at heights is required. Work is active and often strenuous, with stooping and lifting.

Interest and Temperament
Persons should enjoy working with their hands and accept working outside under many different weather conditions. Good eyesight is especially important, as well as careful, accurate work and manual dexterity.

General Qualifications
• Good physical condition
• Complete an application form
• Working knowledge of basic math
• Proficient in areas of basic english

Educational Background Recommended
Good reading ability, shop math, general science, drafting, blueprint reading and welding.

Apprenticeship Program

Admission Requirements of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee
• Minimum age of 17 years
• American citizen or Declaration of Intent

Terms of Apprenticeship Training
• 90-day probationary period
• Length of apprenticeship - 4 years
• 160 hours of classroom instruction each year
• 1,600 hours of on-the-job training per year
• Indentured to Joint Apprenticeship Committee
• Raises every 6 months and 600 hours

Related Job Opportunities
Job Foreman, Job Steward, Estimator, Superintendent, Inspector, Safety Consultant, Contractor

Application and Information
Apply to: Bricklayers Local #5 Joint Apprenticeship Committee
NOADC Training Center 5171 Hudson Drive, Hudson Ohio 44236 and
4205 Chester Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44103 Thursday and Friday from 8am till 11am.
Telephone: 216-361-9341 Fax: 216-361-1675
Apprenticeship Program Information:
Training takes place at Hudson location - NOADC Training Center 5171 Hudson Drive, Hudson Ohio 44236
Apprentice Cordinator for NOADC Training Center, Anthony McCullough.
ph 1-330-463-5501/e-mail noadcrtc@alltel.net

SAFETY TRAINING

Safety Training

There are no classes scheduled as of this date.

NOTE: You must pre-register for the classes available. To register you must submit a check to the NOADC of BAC in the amount of $20.00. The check will be refunded to you for attending the class. This helps us to curb abuse of the safety training available yet results in no actual cost of training to those who attend

All classes will be held at the NOADC Training Center, 5171 Hudson Drive, Hudson Ohio 44236

For questions and a registration form please contact the Safety Instructor Don Mays at (330) 382-9600

Note: You must pre-register for the classes available. To register you must submit a check to the OADC of BAC in the amount of $20.00 dollars. The check will be refunded to you for attending the class. This helps us curb the abuse of the training available, yet results in no actual cost of the training to those who attend. All classes will be held at the OADC Training Center 5171 Hudson Drive Hudson Ohio 44236

For questions and a registration form please contact the Safety Instructor Don Mays at 330-382-9600

APPRENTICE APPLICATIONS

Local 5 is currently taking applications for the Apprenticeship program Thursdays and Fridays from 8am till 11am at the Union Hall, 4205 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44103. If you know of interested people who are thinking of pursuing a career in the trowel trades have them contact Local 5 at (216) 361-1652 or Anthony McCullough Apprentice Coordinator of the Regional Training Center for NOADC. 5171 Hudson Drive Hudson Ohio 44236, (330) 463-5501.

Pre- Apprentice Training Classes

This is notification to all Local Unions and its members that Pre-Apprentice training will begin July 7^th 2008. The program is for 12-weeks. Each week will consist of 5 days at 8 hours per day Monday through Friday. Applications for this class will be until June 18^th 2008. Letters of acceptance, information and directions will be mailed out on Friday June 20^th 2008.