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 this page, the application on Page 2, and return this form with the following:
- 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 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 (1700-2000 hours of on-the-job training);
2. Serve a 5 year apprenticeship including the probationary period (8500-10,000 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
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.