Plumber Apprenticeship Program
Area II Plumbers JATC administers the Plumber program contracts with Chemeketa to provides courses in this registered apprenticeship program.
How to Apply
Sign up - Notify Me - to be notified of the next application opening
Plumber classes are not open to the public - plumbing apprentices only
Apr 3-May 13, 2023 Spring Course (6 Weeks) Title |
*CRNs Lecture Only |
In-Person Day(s) Time Location | Instructor |
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Year 1 APR158C Pipe Sizing |
74868 |
Wed 6-8:50 pm Bldg 20, Rm 215 |
Butler |
Year 1 APR158C Pipe Sizing |
81640 |
Thu 6-8:50 pm Bldg 20, Rm 213 |
Butler |
Year 2 APR158F Adv Waste Sys |
78517 |
Mon 6-8:50 pm Bldg 20, Rm 215 |
Butler |
Year 2 APR158F Adv Waste Sys |
82620 |
Tue 6-8:50 pm Bldg 20, Rm 215 |
Butler |
Year 3 APR258I Apprentice Code |
74899
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Mon & Wed 6-8:50 pm Bldg 3, Rm 101 |
Maniar |
Year 4 APR258L Code and Test Prep |
74901 |
Mon 6-8:50 pm Bldg 9, Rm 111 |
Duell |
Year 4 APR258L Code and Test Prep |
82621 |
Tue 6-8:50 pm Bldg 9, Rm 111 |
Duell |
Online Hybrid Option - Instructor Craig Watkins Brandt
Permission required from the JATC to take classes online
Apr 3-May 13, 2023 Spring Course (6 Weeks) Title |
*CRNs Lecture Only |
Final Exam: See instructor for details |
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Year 1 APR158C Pipe Sizing |
76382 |
Online Final |
Year 2 APR158F Adv Waste Sys |
78519 |
Online Final |
Year 3 APR258I Apprentice Code |
76386
|
Online Final |
Year 4 APR258L Code and Test Prep |
75098 |
Online Final |
*Register for Lecture only - no Labs for spring term
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Application openings
Applications openings
- Based on industry need
- Announced 30 days before applications are accepted at the Area II JATC office
Sign-up at the Area II Plumbing JATC's website to receive a notice for future openings and more information.
Area II Plumbers JATC
2475 Lancaster Dr. NE B-9
PO Box 7106
Salem, OR 97303
503.991.5203
officeadmin@area2app.comSuccessful applicants are ranked based on points they received with their application and sent to employers in rank order.
Women, Veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Placement Testing
Chemeketa Placement Testing for Apprenticeship
- Submit this online form to determine the test you need: placement assessment
- Answer all questions, and Chemeketa Placement staff will direct you to the correct placement test. Under the Intent section, select “I am applying for an Apprenticeship...”
- You will be notified by Placement staff with further instructions on how to take the placement test. Allow five business days to hear back.
- You will take the placement test at home, online and at your convenience.
- Once completed, email placement@chemeketa.edu to request a PDF copy of your results. Allow two business days to receive the results.
- Questions or concerns? Contact apprenticeship@chemeketa.edu
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Job description
Working conditions
Plumbing work is done indoors and outdoors:
- in newly constructed and existing buildings,
- in all kinds of weather,
- around noise, dirt and mud,
- often working in cramped areas and in awkward positions.
Plumbers assemble, install and repair according to specifications and plumbing codes.
- Pipes
- Fittings
- Medical gas systems
- Heating and water fixtures
- Water and drainage systems
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Bathtubs
- Water heaters
- Hot water tanks
- Garbage disposal units
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How much can you earn?
How much can you earn?
Average journey-level wage for 2023 is $40.75 per hour.
Select the link for the full Area II Plumbers wage scale.
As a successful plumber apprentices, you may qualify for state licensure and earn your journey-level card.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
- Proof of age--18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED Certificate
- Math (Classes qualify with a grade "C" or higher). Choose one or more of the following -
- High School transcript with one-year Algebra or equivalent
- OR - one post high school algebra course
- OR - place into Math 60 or higher on the Chemeketa math placement test
Note: If you need to take a placement test, see instructions in the Placement Testing section above.
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Training & degrees
Training
- This is a four-year program that combines 7,700 hours of on-the-job training with concurrent related-training credit courses.
- Apprentices earn 13 academic credits per year and attend classes in the fall, winter and spring.
- Classroom instruction is two evenings per week combined with on-the-job training to provide the most comprehensive course of study for an apprentice in the plumbing trade.
Additional training & degrees
Additional Training and Degrees Credits can be applied to a Certificate or AAS degree and can transfer to OIT for a BS degree.
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Prepare while waiting
While waiting for an opening, you may compile a portfolio of documentation required for program entry.
- Diploma or GED certificate
- Transcripts from high school and college
- Placement test scores
- Work experience documented on letterhead with the tasks listed and years of service (construction related)
- Trades and safety certificates
- For Veterans, a copy of the DD224 long form
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Suggested Classes
Suggested high school and college classes to prepare for your career
Trade
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction Classes
- Drafting/CAD
- Electrical Theory
- Electronics
- Residential Wiring
- Trade Skills Fundamentals
- Welding
Math
- Algebra I & II
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
Other
- CPR/First Aid
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Visit these websites
Visit these websites for more information.