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Plumbing Apprenticeship Program
Plumbing Apprenticeship Program
at ABC Virginia
Washington, D.C. Catalog
Plumbers install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to and in businesses, homes, and factories.
- Plumbers typically do the following:Install pipes and fixtures
- Study blueprints and follow state and local building codes
- Determine the amount of material and type of equipment needed
- Inspect and test installed pipe systems and pipelines
- Troubleshoot systems that are not working
- Replace worn parts Annual Apprenticeship Program Includes:
- Registration of Apprentice with D.C. / Virginia (if apprenticed)
- Monthly on-site class evaluation for testing and hands-on
- Monitor and submission of NCCER Student Certification material
- Instructor, Lab and Book Fees
Leads to
$48.9k careers
Costs
$2.5k
Takes
4 Years
Example Career
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
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