Essex County

Apprenticeship

Provided by Plumbers Local 24 JATC

Plumbing involves installation and repair of a wide variety of piping systems and equipment. The majority of plumbing work is in the residential and commercial segment of building construction. From layout (or even design) preparation to final installation of fixtures and equipment, a plumber practices daily all the mental and physical skills acquired through a structured learning process during the five year apprenticeship period. This 5-year apprenticeship program requires an apprentice to have over 8,000 hours of on-the-job training as well as over 1,300 hours of classroom education. Upon graduation from the program, apprentices can earn anywhere from 30-60 credits towards a Bachelors degree.

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Program Information

  • Offerings: Plumber Training
  • Apprenticeship: Yes
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: No
  • Duration: 5 years; Apprenticeship: 8,000 hours; Instruction: 1,300 hours
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Apprenticeship

Occupation Details - Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

  • Median Salary: $61,550
  • Median Hourly Pay: $29.59
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 473,400
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 6%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 26,300
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Plumbers Local 24 JATC

Local 24 members work in many different construction applications. They work in the pharmaceutical, commercial, residential and commercial service, new residential construction and heavy industrial sectors of the construction industry.

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