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Plumber Apprenticeship
Plumber Apprenticeship
at UA Local 290
Portland Catalog
Apprenticeship is occupational training that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction. Apprentices receive pay increases as they learn to perform more complex tasks. When they become a journeyman, they increase their chances of finding a well-paying job in the industry and may become supervisors or go into business for themselves. See below for more details on the job description.
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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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Hourly Wage
$48,950
$84,890
$130,430
$23.53
$40.81
$62.71
Admissions
- Must be 17 years of age to apply, and 18 years of age at the time of registration.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must have completed one full year of high school algebra, integrated math 2, or equivalent post-high school Algebra 1, course(s) with a grade of ‘C’ or better or must present current math placement test results from a community college facility indicating a placement level beyond high school level algebra.
- Certified transcripts from a post-high school educational institution accredited by a state education agency may be accepted as evidence the education qualification standard is met if the transcript affirms the applicant has completed high school, community college or baccalaureate graduate status or is a GED exam score qualifier.