The heat and frost joint employer and employee training program provides 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 160 hours of supplemental classroom instruction each year. The classroom instruction is held one week at a time, four times throughout the year. The apprenticeship program takes five years (10,000 hours) to finish. The firestop/containment worker apprenticeship takes 8,000 hours to complete.
Applicants must have current Washington State drivers license and social security card.
Exams
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and take a basic math test set up by the committee and approved by the State of Washington. Applicants must provide certification from a medical doctor of physical ability to perform the work required. They must also have a valid driver's license and have dependable transportation.
Other admissions information
Apprenticeship applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants who are currently enrolled in an apprenticeship in this field from other geographical areas are accepted as transfer students.
Academics
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma
Associate
Graduation requirements
Apprenticeship classes plus 15 additional credits
Attendance options
Days
Part time
Attend one 40-hour week every quarter.
Student Services
Academic services for all students
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Tutoring
Other services for all students
Basic job skills
Student lounge
Services for women and families
Child care is available at Renton Technical College.
