Plumbing apprentices plan, install, troubleshoot, and repair all aspects of water supply, waste, and vent systems, as well as gaseous fuel systems, following the Wisconsin Administrative Plumbing Code.
They interpret blueprints, analyze technical specifications, and follow instructions on what and where work is to be done. They plan their work in a logical sequence; coordinate it with other trades, perform work in a quality manner and in a reasonable amount of time. They choose appropriate tools, equipment, and materials to perform their duties. They communicate effectively and are good team members.
Terms of Apprenticeship
- 5-year program
- 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
- 576 hours of paid related classroom instruction
- 260 hours of non-paid related instruction
- Complete Red Cross First Aid, CPR and OSHA Safety Training Courses during your first year
- First Aid/CPR Course Certification must be kept current throughout the duration of the apprenticeship
- Transition-to-Trainer course will be completed in the final year of the apprenticeship
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must pass one of the following assessments:
- Accuplacer (or Next Generation Accuplacer) test with qualified scores: minimum score of 66 in reading (244 for Next Generation Accuplacer), 66 in arithmetic (250 for Next Generation Accuplacer) and 33 in algebra (235 for Next Generation Accuplacer Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics)
- ACT scores of 15 in math and 16 in reading.
The scores must be from within the last 5 years.
2023–24 Curriculum
Get Started
You must be employed by a company/organization that is willing to participate in an apprenticeship program. Each employer has their own requirements for entry into the apprenticeship program. Contact your employer’s human resources department to see what is available.
Questions?
If you have questions about this apprenticeship or the application process, please contact our Admissions team.