Job lay out and site safety requirements. Care and safe use of tools, materials and equipment used on the job.Setting and connecting all types of plumbing fixtures and appliances and water treatment equipment - 500 hrs.
Water supply system - Sizing of lines, selecting of material to use, and job, cross-laying out connection control and water treatment equipment - 1500 hrs.Vertical stacks, horizontal lines, and branch lines for soil, waste, and venting piping - 1700 hrs.Interior and exterior underground sanitary and storm sewer or private sewage system work - 1200 hrs.
Full credit will be given for the on-the-job learning evaluated as satisfactory and previous acquisition of the required competencies. The term of apprenticeship for all plumbers will include at a minimum 144 hours of structured Related Training Instruction (TRI). The term of training for a Plumber will include 8,000 hours (four years) of structured on-the-job learning (OJL), supplemented by the required hours of related instruction, that will lead to successful completion of the required Core Competencies as stated in the Core Competency Requirements.
Plumbers may spend long hours outside and/ or in awkward positions, which may cause strain and discomfort. To complete an application, enter all required information and upload the following documents: Statement of Employing Master Form. Applications mailed to the board will be returned.
Working conditions as a plumber vary from job to job. Apprentice Plumber License Applications must be completed online. These piping systems may be used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids.
The plumber will then plan, install and service the plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls in accordance with state codes and guidelines. The plumber reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems. The responsibilities of a plumber are the installation, repairs and maintenance of pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in places such as residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
From small home plumbing repairs to large-scale installations, an Apprentice Plumber may do a range of jobs during your training.In most states plumbers are required to have a journeyman’s certification (license) in plumbing from a recognized and accredited post secondary institution. You also learn about safety rules and governmental regulations. For new construction projects, Apprentice Plumbers assist with the installation of water, gas, and drainage piping for the whole building. You assess problems for clients and assist the Plumber in repairs. The duties of an Apprentice Plumber are similar to those of the journeyman or master Plumber that the apprentice works under. Local 22 operates three separate New York State Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the trades of Plumber, Steamfitter and HVAC Service Technician. An apprenticeship is required to become a licensed Plumber at the journeyman and master levels. Apprentice Plumbers work in a plumbing apprenticeship program under experienced Plumbers.