Application For Apprenticeship

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR AN APPLICANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A PROBATIONARY PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP

1. Must be at least 18 years of age. (See Section III-B-2--Qualifications of Applicants for Apprenticeship in the National Guideline Standards of Apprenticeship);
   
   
2. Complete the application. Be sure that you sign the application and you must upload any required supporting documents, including:
   • Birth Certificate or other such document for proof of age; 
   • High School diploma and transcript or High School equivalency (GED) certificate and official report of test results. 
   • Military transfer or discharge Form DD-214; if applicable 
3. Appear for an interview when notified.

IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED FOR A PROBATIONARY APPRENTICESHIP YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

1. Serve as a probationary apprentice for a period of 1 year (1,700 - 2,000 hours of on-the-job training); 
   
   
2. Serve a 5-year apprenticeship including the probationary period (8,500 - 10,000 hours of on-the-job training);
   
   
3. Report for work on a regular basis;
   
   
4. Provide for your transportation to and from the job site; 
   
   
5. Work under the direction of a Journey Worker on the job site and perform job duties satisfactorily; 
   
   
6. Attend related training classes regularly and maintain an acceptable average in those classes;
   
   
7. Purchase text material for use in related training classes as required;
   
   
8. Abide by all rules and regulations of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.