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Become a Plumber with UA Local 100
Become a Plumber with UA Local 100
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The UA Local 100 JATC training program utilizes the earn-while-you-learn model, which provides our apprentices with a high-quality classroom education to help them learn their trade. They also receive mandatory OSHA safety training to keep them safe on the job site. Plumbers install, repair and maintain drinking water, waste, and ventilating systems in a variety of buildings such as homes, offices, schools, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. These essential services not only bring clean drinking water into a structure, but it removes sanitary waste. Besides potable water systems, plumbers can also install, repair or maintain non-potable water systems. As noted by the Environmental Protection Agency, increasing pressures on water resources have led to greater water scarcity and a growing demand for alternative water sources.
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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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$37,250
$60,090
$101,190
$17.91
$28.89
$48.65
Admissions
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a copy of your Birth Certificate. This is the certificate issued by the county you were born in. The certificate issued by the hospital will not be accepted (if foreign, provide a copy of your Permanent Resident Card).
- High school transcript. You may also submit a copy of your high school diploma, but we MUST have a copy of the official high school transcript showing graduation date. You may submit a copy of the GED certificate, including GED scores if you do not have a diploma.
- Photocopy of valid, current Texas Driver’s License.
- Photocopy of Social Security Card.
- Military Service DD-214 Form (if applicable).
- Plumber’s Apprentice Card: All apprentices (plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC service techs) are required to have a Plumber’s Apprentice Card issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, (TSBPE). You may apply for your card by mail or online at www.tsbpe.state.tx.us. The fee is $15 and payable to TSBPE (not the school). It is your responsibility to obtain your apprentice card. It normally takes at least 10 days for you to receive your card from the State.