Plumbing Apprenticeship

Plumbers install, maintain, and repair many different types of pipe systems. Some of these systems carry water, dispose of waste, supply gas to ovens, or heat and cool buildings. Other systems, such as those in power plants, carry the steam that powers huge turbines.

Pipes also are used in manufacturing plants to move acids, gases, and waste by-products through the production process. Master plumbers on construction jobs may be involved with developing blueprints that show where all the pipes and fixtures will go. Their input helps ensure that a structure’s plumbing meets building codes, stays within budget, and works well with the location of other features, such as electric wires.

Plumbers install and repair water, drainage, and gas pipes in homes, businesses, and factories. They install and repair large water lines, such as those that supply water to buildings, and smaller ones, including ones that supply water to refrigerators. Plumbers also install plumbing fixtures—bathtubs, showers, sinks, and toilets—and appliances such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, and water heaters.

As a Plumber Apprentice, you will be working in residential and commercial buildings assembling, installing, and repairing water, drainage, and heating systsem. You will install water pipes, sinks, bathtubs, water heaters, and dishwashers. This program will satisfy the educational requirements to take the State Journeyman Exam. MTECH’s Apprenticeship programs are composed of two parts: (1) on-the-job training and (2) classroom instruction. The on-the-job training is provided by an outside sponsor (employer) who exposes the apprentice to practical applications in all areas of a chosen trade. The classroom related instruction is organized and designed to provide the apprentice with knowledge of the theoretical and technical aspects of his or her trade. Classroom related instruction will be held at one of MTECH’s Campuses.

720 hours over four (4) years.

• Journeyman Plumbing Licensure
• United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Federal Work Credential
• Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) Residential Plumbing Licensure
• Completion of the MTECH Plumbing Apprenticeship Program and Utah State Journeyman Licensure allows students to apply for transfer credit towards an Assoicate of Applied Science (AAS) in an Apprenticeship Plumbing Independent Technology Degree, at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).

• All students must take the MTECH Entrance Assessment. Learn more…
• It is strongly recommended to register early due to a high volume of students registering with a limited number of seats.
• Students must work at least part-time for a plumbing company, and be supervised by a Master or Journeyman Plumber. However, first year unemployed students may register for courses if there is
  space available.
• All employed students must register with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
• All employed high school students must also register with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.
• Students must complete the previous Plumbing session and pass the Competency Exam with a score of 70% or better to advance to the next course.

Session	Location	Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time	Days
Session 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A	Orem	8/20/2018	12/10/2018	6:00 PM	9:00 PM	M,W
Session 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A	Orem	8/21/2018	12/11/2017	6:00 PM	9:00 PM	T,H
Session1B, 2B, 3B, 4B	Orem	1/14/2019	5/6/2019	6:00 PM	9:00 PM	M,W
Session 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B	Orem	1/15/2019	5/7/2019	6:00 PM	9:00 PM	T,H
Offset Session 1A	Orem	1/8/2019	3/19/2019	6:00 PM	9:00 PM	T,W,H
Offset Session 1B	Orem	3/26/2019	6/14/2019	6:00 PM	9:00 PM	T,W,H

MTECH Apprenticeship Plumbing Costs Spreadsheet