Union apprenticeship programs that provide training for building trades Plumbers and Fitters, Residential Plumbers, and HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics.
Degrees offered
Certificate, Pre-licensing Training
School accreditation
Approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship Council and registered with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider
Yes
School setting
Setting
Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Seattle
Population of city the school is in
8,400
County
Skagit
Additional information
The Building Trades Plumbers and Steam Fitters HVAC program is five years (10,000 hours) in length and the Residential Plumber is three years (6,000 hours). The school year runs from September through the end of May. Classes are held two nights each week; three and a half hours per night. On-the-job training takes place during the day. The apprentices are dispatched to a signatory contractor to work. Apprentices are evaluated on job performance every six months and on class grades each month.
Student Body
Enrollment
Total number of students
100
Average class size is about 15 students. Annual enrollment is about 100 students.
Costs
Program costs
Applicants must pay about $400 per year for books.
Financial Aid
Financial aid programs at this school
Other
Contact school for possible assistance through the Veteran's Administrations' Helmets to Hardhats program.
Admissions
Contact for more information
Training Coordinator
360.486.9403
Education required for admission
High school education
High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Application requirements
Submit these items:
Application
Required for all students
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a Washington driver's license.
Other admissions information
Transfer students are accepted from other United Association apprenticeship programs.
