Frequently asked questions
Why a Union Apprenticeship program?
We focus on training our apprentices to be the best plumbers in our area, not only do you have the best training available, you also will have the backing of your union and its officers. With our program, you are guaranteed steady pay raises through your 5 years.
What are the requirements for the program?
- Aged at least 18 years old by date of enrollment
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Agreement of Apprenticeship Standards approved by the U.S. Department of Labor
What are we looking for in a candidate for the program?
Men and women who are willing to dedicate themselves to a comprehensive apprenticeship program. We want individuals who invest in a future with limitless opportunities.
How long is the program?
We run a five-year program consisting of 248 hours of classroom training per year, and full time employment opportunities.
What courses and training are involved in the program?
- Plan reading and interpretation
- Building blueprint design and drafting
- Welding and torch cutting
- Layout
- Copper Soldering and brazing
- Rigging safety and technique
- Crane signaling and communication
- Electrical safety and comprehension
- Building code analysis and interpretation
- Medical gas installer/Brazing certification
- Foreman training
- Plumbing service and repair
- CPR, first aid, and other life saving skills
- Labor history
- Water distribution
- Piping layout
- OSHA 10 hour/30 hour
- Water piping systems
- Estimating and project management
- Chemical analysis and water purification
What is the typical schedule for a student in the program?
Classes are held two nights a week Monday & Wednesday from September through May, for 4 hours each night from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. You will be registered with Miami Lakes Educational Center, which is a vocational school in the Miami-Dade Public School System.
How rigorous is the program?
An apprentice must be willing to study on his or her own time to keep up with their classwork and be physically able to work in the construction industry.
What are the advantages and benefits of the program?
- Full time employment with guaranteed yearly raises and minimum pay.
- In-house employment network, Never write another resume ever again!
- Employer payed for healthcare, vision, and dental insurance.
- Secure retirement with our dual pension plan
- Annual pay increases over the five-year training program with a starting pay of $31.43/hr upon completion of the program.
- 32 college credits towards an Associates Degree in Construction Supervision
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