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Plumbers & Pipefitters - Union
at Daytona State College
Central Florida Catalog
The Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #295 apprenticeship program is a state subsidized, five-year plumbing residential, commercial and industrial program. Apprentices begin with an OSHA safety course in which every passing student will receive a minimum of an OSHA 10 card. Students learn rules and regulations for the "craft" in the state of Florida. Courses include: math, drawing interpretation, welding, pipefitting, layout, rigging and signaling, tubing and instruction, basic air conditioning and refrigeration as well as use and care of tools. Apprentices receive extensive classroom and on-the-job training (OJT).
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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.
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$38,690
$61,550
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Admissions
Entry Qualifications include: Applicants must apply and be accepted by the sponsor, the Daytona Beach Plumbers and Pipefitters Union #295 to be eligible for the program.
- Potential apprentices must be 18 years of age or older at the time that the interview is conducted at Daytona Beach Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Hall, 743 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
- Daytona Beach Plumbers and Pipefitters Union #295 Apprenticeship Committee must select first-year apprentices, before beginning the program. Please contact John Fanelli, Jr. (Training Director of Daytona Beach Plumbers and Pipefitters Union #295 at 386-252-7429 or visit the website for Daytona Beach Plumbers and Pipefitters Union #295 Apprenticeship Committee at ua295.org.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency is required for admission into the program. To be determined by Committee.
- High school transcripts required. GED grades report required when applicable.
- Valid driver's license and physically able to perform duties of trade.
- One credit of high school algebra.
- Take a drug test prior to employment. DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: Students who have been selected by the committee must be admitted to Daytona State College by completing the Daytona State College Application for Admissions. The College does charge a one-time, non-refundable assessment fee to all students, at the time of initial enrollment. Students will be registered for apprenticeship classes and on-the-job training through the appropriate apprenticeship committee.