Apprenticeships
This time-based Pipefitter Apprenticeship prepares you to join a high-demand skilled trade essential to modern infrastructure. Over the course of 8,000 paid on-the-job training hours and 592 hours of related classroom instruction, you’ll master the skills to install, maintain, and repair piping systems in commercial, industrial, and residential environments. Whether you’re assembling valves or welding complex pipe networks, this program equips you with practical experience and technical know-how for long-term success in the field.
Learn to install underground, aboveground, and specialty piping systems using tools like clamps, welders, and threaders.
Master oxyfuel cutting, socket-weld, and butt-weld fabrication methods essential for structural and pressure systems.
Perform pressure tests, detect leaks, and maintain plumbing and mechanical systems for operational safety.
Interpret drawings, lay out full-scale pipe diagrams, and plan installations with accuracy and efficiency.
Choose appropriate pipe types, measure precisely, and cut materials to specification using hand and power tools.
Gain foundational crew leadership skills to guide helpers and manage job site responsibilities.
The Pipefitter Apprenticeship offers a direct path into a respected and high-demand trade. With hands-on experience, paid training, and a nationally recognized curriculum, you’ll be equipped to start a rewarding career in industries like construction, energy, and manufacturing. Learn from experts, build real-world skills, and grow into leadership roles over time.
Earn while you learn with a structured wage schedule that increases as your skills grow.
Learn from a curriculum aligned with employer needs and national pipefitting standards.
Build a future in high-demand industries like construction, manufacturing, power generation, and green energy.