PLASTERERS & CEMENT MASONS

Brian Kristoff

Plasterers & Cement Masons Apprenticeship Facility

9200 Louisiana Street 

Merrillville, IN 46410

(219) 707-7767, bkristoff@plcmlocal692.org

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A Plasterer and Cement Mason apprentice is taught the skills and knowledge of the trades through a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction.  This approach permits a young person beginning their career to advance quickly while becoming an ever increasingly productive member of the crew.  

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The curriculum includes the following important aspects of training:

• Introduction to the industry and trade history. 

• Identification and proper use of tools. 

• Material composition and mixes. 

• Repair and restoration. 

• Scaffolding and OSHA Safety Courses

• Blueprint reading.

• First-aid and CPR Certification.

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The Apprentices Program offers:

• Earnings commensurate with training

• Promotion opportunities

• Mentorship by Journeyperson 

• Journeyperson status on completion of training

• Employment opportunities nationwide 

• Pension benefits

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