Opportunities in the Middle Keys start this January.

The Plumbing Apprenticeship program prepares students for advancement as a residential or commercial plumber.

Apprentices are employed full-time (PAID w/raises). Classes are FREE and on-the-job training is completed during the workday.

Graduates of the program earn “journeyman” status as well as state and national credentials, positioning them well for a strong career in a growing job market.

Job Outlook:

The median annual wage for plumbers was $$55,160 in May 2019. Employment of plumbers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Click for more information about the plumbing profession from the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics.

Training & Coursework:

• Interior and exterior underground sanitary and storm sewer
• Vertical stacks, horizontal lines, and branch lines for soil, waste, and venting piping
• Water supply system: sizing of lines, selecting material to use, cross-laying out connection control, water treatment equipment
• Setting and connecting of all types of plumbing fixtures and appliances
• Safety procedures
• Care and safe use of tools, materials, and equipment

Apprentices are required to work a total of 8,004 hours On-the-Job Training (OJT) and attend 576 supplemental classroom instructional hours.  Upon successful completion of the program, the apprentice will have received a four-level certification by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and will be issued a nationally recognized Completion of Apprenticeship certificate by the State of Florida.