| Plumbers & Pipefitters
#6 |
Keith Bowe |
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PO Box 6375
Rochester MN |
Organization
The United Association of
Plumbers and Pipefitters and its Apprenticeship training
program were formed over one hundred
years ago. Local 6 was chartered in 1898.
Nature of Trade
Plumbers and Pipefitters
are craftsmen who install pipe systems that carry water,
steam, air or other liquids or gases needed
for sanitation, industrial production or other uses. They
also alter and repair existing pipe systems and install
plumbing fixtures, appliances and heating and refrigeration
units.
Although plumbing and pipefitting are sometimes considered
to be a single trade, there is a distinction. Apprentices
are trained in both trades and are encouraged to get both
licenses.
Apprenticeship Training
Apprentices are
indentured for 5 years within the program. The apprentice
attends school two nights a week for 5 years.
The apprentice must successfully complete state testing
to become a qualified journeyman. Through the apprenticeship
process, the apprentice attains all the technical skills
needed to be a skilled journeyman. In order to upgrade
abilities
and expand knowledge and skills, specialized training and
additional certification programs are available for those
who are already journeymen.
Qualifications
An applicant must meet the
following requirements in order to apply for an apprenticeship
program:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be a high school
graduate or its equivalent
- Must be in good health and good
physical condition
Application, Selection and Hiring Process
The
actual selection and supervision of the apprenticeship program
is conducted by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
After submitting an application, the applicant must pass
an aptitude test before going to an interview. Qualified
applicants are ranked according to score. The committee
has the responsibility of placing the qualified applicants
as
job openings occur.
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