Stonemason onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: Masonry apprenticeship, Restoration training (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: mason’s hammers; chisels; trowels; saws
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in Stonemason training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Control silica dust
Lift with help
Wear eye protection
Use scaffolds safely
Shadow an experienced stonemason through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: build a dry-stacked stone wall
Supervised practice: repoint a historic stone wall
Supervised practice: split stone with hand tools
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Read plans: independently
Cut and shape stone: independently
Mix mortar: independently
Set stone: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, Masonry apprenticeship)
Discuss the career path: Mason Helper → Apprentice → Journeyman Stonemason
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Build a Dry-Stacked Stone Wall
Repoint a Historic Stone Wall
Split Stone with Hand Tools
Stone cutting
Mortar mixing
Setting stone
Pointing

How to measure onboarding success

Weeks until the new hire works without close supervision
Recordable incidents and near-misses in the first 90 days
Rework caused by new-hire errors
Apprentice retention through year one

How Stonemason training maps to this plan

Introduction to the Stonemason Role
A Day on the Job
Essential Stonemason Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your Stonemason Career
Final Knowledge Check

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Stonemason Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)