Plumber Apprenticeship Program
Area II Plumbers JATC administers the Plumbing program and contracts with Chemeketa to provide courses in this registered apprenticeship program.
How to Apply
Apply during Open Enrollment July 5-20, 2022.
Deadline: 5 pm on July 20, 2022 (Applications not accepted before July 5)
Plumber Classes - Fall 2022
September 26-December 10, 2022 (11 Weeks)
Classes are not open to the public--only limited to plumbing apprentices.
Year Course Title |
*CRNs Lab & Lecture |
In-Person Day(s) Time Location | Instructor |
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Year 1 APR158A Fundamentals |
34855 & 34856 |
Wed 6-8:50 pm Bldg 8, Rm 210 |
Forbes |
Year 2 APR158D Basic Install |
34857 & 34858 |
Mon 6-8:50 pm TBD |
Butler |
Year 2 APR158D Basic Install |
43043 & 43044
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Wed 6-8:50 pm TBD |
Butler |
Year 3 APR258G Residntl Install |
34861 & 34862 |
Mon 6-8:50 pm Bldg 8, Rm 210 |
Forbes |
Year 4 APR258J Industrial Install |
44089 & 44090 |
Mon & Tue 6-8:50 pm Bldg 9, Rm 111 |
Duell |
Year 4 APR258J Industrial Install |
34865 & 34866 |
Wed & Thu 6-8:50 pm Bldg 9, Rm 111 |
Duell |
Online Hybrid Option - Instructor Forbes
Permission required from the JATC to take classes online.
Year Course Title |
*CRNs Lab & Lecture |
In-Person Final Exam Locations |
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Year 1 APR158A Fundamentals |
36928 & 36929 |
Sat, Dec 3 10 am - 3 pm Bldg 20, Rm 121 & Bldg 33, Rm 104 |
Year 2 APR158D Basic Install |
34859 & 34860 |
Sat, Dec 3 10 am - 3 pm Bldg 20, Rm 121 & Bldg 33, Rm 104 |
Year 3 APR258G Residntl Install |
36930 & 36931
|
Sat, Dec 3 10 am - 3 pm Bldg 20, Rm 121 & Bldg 33, Rm 104 |
Year 4 APR258J Industrial Install |
36932 & 36933 |
Sat, Dec 3 10 am - 3 pm Bldg 20, Rm 121 & Bldg 33, Rm 104 |
*Register for both Lecture & Lab
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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 2022 is $38.47 per hour.
Select the link for the full Area II Plumbers wage scale.
Successful plumber apprentices qualify for state licensure and earn their 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.