Apprenticeship
Trade School Facts
The U.A. Mechanical Trade School is 60,000 square foot
facility located on a 9 acre site. Currently there are over 250
Apprentices attending classes that range from Safety and
Math to Computer Aided Drafting. These classes are staffed
by 25 highly qualified Instructors who ensure that the
program delivers the finest level of training.
Trade School Address & Phone Number
UA Mechanical Trades School
8509 Ardwick-Ardmore Road
Landover, Maryland 20785
Phone: (301) 322-8810
Fax: (301) 322-5363
Training
The training provided at the Plumber's Local #5
Apprenticeship School is recognized throughout the United
States and Canada. The U.A. (United Association of Plumbers
and Pipefitters of the United States and Canada) provides
training material and class outlines to all affiliated
Apprentice Training Programs.
Once Apprentices graduate from the Program, they are
able to work as Plumbers in other areas of the country when
employment opportunities present themselves, or they can
relocate entirely should the need arise.
Apprentices receive required certification classes and
obtain Journeypersons Licenses.
- Medical Gas Certification
- Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention
- CFC Certification
- Welding Certification
- OSHA/Safety Certifications
- Journeyworker Plumbing License
- Journeyworker Gasfitter License
- Diversity Awareness
- CPR/First Aid
- 32 College Credits
Plumber Apprentices assist experienced Plumber
Journeypersons in the installation and servicing of plumbing
systems. The Apprentices are paid for this full- time
employment. Their hands-on training, along with related class
instruction provide apprentices with all the experience
and training for a lifelong career in the plumbing
industry.
Ladder of Success
Each year an Apprentice works and attends related training
classes increases the value of the apprentice to the
employer. The pay structure is based on the Journeypersons
hourly wage with increases of 10% for most years completed.
- 1st year - 47% rate - $15.90 an hour or $31,800 a
year
- 2nd year - 55% rate - $18.60 an hour or $37,200 a
year
- 3rd year - 65% rate- $21.98 an hour or $43,960 a
year
- 4th year - 75% rate - $25.37 an hour or $50,740 a
year
- 5th year - 80% rate - $27.06 an hour or $54,120 a
year
The current rate for Journeypersons as of October 21st 2007
is $33.92 an hour or $67,840 a year. This does not include
the fringe benefit package which raises the total wage of a
licensed journeyperson plumber to $46.99 an hour or $93,980. The annual wages are
based on a 2,000 hour year. In addition to these wages the
Apprentice receives benefits including Medical Coverage,
Pension Plan and Retirement Savings. By providing a
structured wage progression the apprentice is able to plan
out their future and receive the benefits of hard work and
determination.
Selection of the Best
There is no shortage of candidates for the Apprentice
Program. Each year a limited number of applicants are
accepted. This ensures those applicants have a good
opportunity to remain employed throughout their
Apprenticeship and that all Apprentices receive consistent
quality of training. Qualified applicants are selected
through an interview process. The Apprentice Committee is
looking for applicants who will give a good return on the
$35,000 investment in them.
The Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship Fund admits
students of any race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin
to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the
school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex,
color, national or ethnic origin to administration of the
educational and admissions policies and programs and other
apprenticeship school administered programs.
Application for Apprenticeship
The Washington, D.C. Joint Plumbing Apprenticeship Committee
(JATC) accepts applications for the Apprentice Program the
first Tuesday of each month beginning at 1:30pm.
Applications will be limited to the first 40 persons or
3:30pm, which ever comes first.
Applications must be made in person at the U.A. Trade School
located at:
8509 Ardwick-Ardmore Road
Landover, Maryland 20785
Phone: (301) 322-8810
Fax: (301) 322-5363
Requirements:
- Minimum age of 18 at the time of application
- High School Diploma or GED
The following documentation must be presented at time
of application:
- Copy of Birth Certificate or 2 forms of ID with
Birth date
- Valid Drivers License or Valid State issued
identification card
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Transcript of High School Grades (Certified by the
School) or GED Test Scores
- Applicants will be required to take a Math
assessment. Applicants must receive a 50% or better on
the Math assessment to qualify for an Interview.
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