Plumbing Apprenticeship

Total 720 hrs.

Program Training Plan

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 $1.55/per hour
High School Cost Please call 801.753.6282 for whole program cost breakdown
Adult Cost Please call 801.753.6282 for whole program cost breakdown
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
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*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.

Program Length

720 Hours

Course Prerequisites

  • First year students are required to meet with the Apprenticeship Department before enrolling in the program. To schedule an appointment call: (801) 863-7953 -or- (801) 863-7950
  • All students are required to take the ABLE test. This test can be taken at MATC for free and takes about an hour to complete.
  • This program is available to high school juniors, seniors, and adults.
  • Students must work at least part time for a plumbing company and be supervised by a Master or Journeyman Plumber.
  • All students must take an Accuplacer Math 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.
  • 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 8 Months August 23, 2011-December 13, 2011 Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs 6:00 - 9:00pm
Orem B Sessions 8 Months January 18, 2012-May 2, 2012 Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs 6:00 - 9:00pm
Orem Spring A & B Offset Sessions 8 Months Jan-March and March-May Tues & Thurs 6:00pm - 9:00pm
H.S. Class Dates Call for class dates and times 801.753.6282
Adult Class Dates Call for class dates and times 801.753.6282

An Offset Session for the 1st year (1A&1B) only be available, if class student numbers meet minimum count requirement. Students must meet with the Apprenticeship department before enrolling.

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Program times, dates, locations, tuition and fees are subject to change.

Please see our Refund Policy.



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