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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 30 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 - $17.70 an hour or $35,400.00 a year
  • 2nd year - 55% rate - $20.72 an hour or $41,440.00 a year
  • 3rd year - 65% rate- $24.49 an hour or $48,980.00 a year
  • 4th year - 75% rate - $28.25 an hour or $56,500.00 a year
  • 5th year - 80% rate - $30.14 an hour or $60,280.00 a year

The current rate for licensed Journeypersons as of August 1st 2009 is $37.67 an hour or $75,340.00 a year in your pocket. This does not include the fringe benefit package which raises the total wage of a licensed journeyperson plumber to $52.49 an hour or $104,980.  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 into the apprenticeship program based on three factors: test scores, personal experience form (PEF) scores, and letter of recommendation. A rank order list is then prepared based on the total number of points, and admitted into the program based on the rank list.  If selected for Apprenticeship, final acceptance will be contingent on ability to pass drug and background screening.

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 October, January, April, July. Between the hours of 7:00am and 12:00 noon. Applications must be made in person at 8509 Ardmore-0Ardwick Road, Landover, Maryland 20785

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:

  • Birth Certificate or Passport
  • Valid Driver's License or Valid State issued identification card
  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate
  • Transcript of Grades (sealed school envelope or raised school seal) or GED Test Scores
  • If you have a transcript from another country, you must have your Embassy verify in writing that it is equivalent to U.S. High School standards.

Upon completion of your application, you will be eligible to take an aptitude test the same day starting at 1:00 p.m. with a maximum time limit of 4:00 pm.

If you would like to purchase a study guide you may do so by sending a $15.00 money order to:

GAN Human Resources Associates Inc.
P.O. Box 6111
Bloomingdale, IL 60108

*You must have all of the required documents with you at time of application along with your $20.00 non-refundable application fee, which is payable by cash or money order only.


EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS CALL:
(301) 322-8810
Visit our Web Sites at www.ua.org or log onto local5plumbers.org to
view our new 6 minute apprentice information video

Apprenticeship News


Current Apprenticeship Flyer NEW
[7/28/2010]


Local 5 Apprentice Contest Winners
[4/16/2010] - Congratulations to our Local 5 Winners! more


Protecting Our Nation at Home and Abroad
[11/12/2009] - The Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Apprenticeship is proud to acknowledge our Veterans! more


Local 5 Plumber Wins U.A. International Apprentice Contest!!!
[8/14/2009] - Woo-Hoo!!!  Local 5 Plumber Wins U.A. International Apprentice Contest!!! more


Congratulations, Graduates!!!
[6/3/2009]


Watched our Apprenticeship Commercial? Now you want more? Watch our expanded Video!
[4/17/2008] - Click on the headline above to watch a short video about our apprenticeship school.  You'll hear from an instructor and union representative, an apprenticeship graduate who now owns his own company, but most importantly, you'll hear from our apprentices. link

How to be a successful Plumber's Apprentice.
[10/3/2007]

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