Plumbing Apprenticeship
Total 720 hrs.
Program Training Plan
Class and Lab Training:
As a Plumber Apprentice, you will be working in residential and commercial buildings assembling, installing, and repairing water, drainage, and heating systems. You will install water pipes, sinks, bathtubs, water heaters, and dishwashers. This program will satisfy the educational requirements to take the State Journeyman Exam. MATC’s Apprenticeship programs are composed of two parts: (1) on-the-job training and (2) classroom instruction. The on-the-job training is provided by an outside sponsor (employer) who exposes the apprentice to practical applications in all areas of a chosen trade. The classroom related instruction is an organized form of instruction, designed to provide the apprentice with knowledge of the theoretical and technical aspects of his or her trade. Classroom related instruction will be held at one of MATC’s Campuses.
Program Overview
| Locations | Orem Campus |
| Completion Time | Average 4 years (whole program 8 sessions) |
| Tuition | $1.70/per hour |
| High School Cost | Free Tuition (until H.S. graduation) + $175 Class Fees = $175 |
| Adult Cost | Tuition: $1,224 + $1.400 Class Fees + $40 Application Fee = $2,664 |
| Extra Supply Cost | *Textbooks, equipment and materials |
| Avg. Starting Wage | $25.37 Hourly, $52,760 Yearly (Journeyman Wage) |
| Certifications | MATC Certificate of Completion (COC), State Licensure through DOPL |
*Students may also be required to purchase books, materials, safety glasses, tools and other equipment to complete the course. Please talk to the instructor for an accurate estimate of these extra supply costs.
1st year: $455.16
2nd year: $158.16
3rd year: $246.58
4th year: $184.59
Program Length
720 HoursCourse Prerequisites
• First year students are required to meet with the Apprenticeship Department before enrolling in the program. To schedule an appointment call: (801) 753-4212 -or- (801) 753-4214
• Students must work at least part time for a plumbing company and be supervised by a Master or Journeyman Plumber. However, first year unemployed students may register for courses if there is space available.
• All students must take an Accuplacer Assessment Test in the MATC Testing Center and receive a score of 63 or above on the arithmetic portion, or provide MATC with a transcript showing a C grade or better in Algebra II. If this criteria is not met, the student must take an Apprenticeship Math course at MATC concurrent with the Plumbing Apprenticeship program. The math course must be passed with a C or better grade to continue in the program.
• As part of the admission process, adult students must take an ABLE Reading Test in the MATC Testing Center. and receive a score of 10.
• Students must register with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
• High school students must also register with the Office of Apprenticeship.
• Students must pass the previous Plumbing session and the competency exam with a 70% score, or better, to advance to the next session.
Fall/Spring Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Orem A Sessions | Average 4 Years (2 Sessions per Year) | Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm |
| Orem B Sessions | Average 4 years (2 Sessions per year) | Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm |
| Orem Spring A & B Offset Sessions | Average 4 years (2 sessions per year) | Tues & Thurs | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
| H.S. Class Dates | Fall: August 21, 2012/ Spring: Janurary 14, 2013/ Spring A Offset: Janurary 8, 2013/ Spring B Offset: March 21, 2013 | ||
| Adult Class Dates | Fall: August 21, 2012/ Spring: Janurary 14, 2013/ Spring A Offset: Janurary 8, 2013/ Spring B Offset: March 21, 2013 | ||
An Offset Session for the 1st year (1A&1B) only be available, if class student numbers meet minimum count requirement. First year students are required to meet with the Apprenticeship Department before enrolling in the program. To schedule an appointment call: (801) 753-4212 -or- (801) 753-4214. • Program days, times, start and stop dates are the same for students starting their 1st year or returning for their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year. |
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Program times, dates, locations, tuition and fees are subject to change.
• For scheduled classes to run: Apprenticeship classes must meet the minimum 15 students per class requirement. If minimum count is not reached by the official start date students may be subject to rescheduling. For more information please contact the Apprenticeship office at the MATC Orem Campus (801) 863 - 7953.
Please see our Refund Policy.
