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West Sound Pipe Trades Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee


School Name and Address

Contact for more information

West Sound Pipe Trades Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
7725 NW Eldorado Boulevard
Bremerton, WA 98312
Main telephone 360.377.1118

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Training centers for UA Local 26-Plumbers and Pipefitters which provides apprenticeship instruction in plumbing, pipefitting, 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 35,810
Public transportation to campus Kitsap Transit
County Kitsap

Additional information

The Committee offers a three-year Residential Plumber apprenticeship, a five-year commercial/industrial Plumber and Pipefitter apprenticeship, a three-year Marine Pipefitter apprenticeship, a five-year HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic apprenticeship, and a four-year Maintenance Plumber/Steamfitter apprenticeship. The apprentices attend school two nights per week for three quarters per year and work for a private contractor during the day.

Student Body

Enrollment

Total number of students 35
Annual enrollment is about 35 students.

Costs

Program costs

Apprentices must purchase their own books.

Tuition payment plans available

A payment plan for book purchases is available.

Financial Aid

Financial aid programs at this school

Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions

Contact for more information

Larry Durdahl
Training Coordinator
360.486.9472

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application requirements

Submit these items:
Interview Required for all students

Other admissions information

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid Washington State driver's license. Transfer students from other plumbing and pipefitting apprenticeship programs are accepted on an individual basis and their training records are subject to review and acceptance by the committee.

Academics

Degrees offered

Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma

Educational programs

List programs by [ title | cluster ]

  • Apprenticeship Programs
    • HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticeship (5 Year) [Certificate]
    • Maintenance Plumber/Steamfitter [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Marine Pipefitting Apprenticeship (3 Year) [Certificate]
    • Plumbing Apprenticeship (5 Year) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Residential Plumbing Apprenticeship (3 Year) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Steamfitter Apprenticeship (5 Year) [Certificate]
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
    • HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticeship (5 Year) [Certificate]
  • Plumbing and Water Supply
    • Maintenance Plumber/Steamfitter [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Marine Pipefitting Apprenticeship (3 Year) [Certificate]
    • Plumbing Apprenticeship (5 Year) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Residential Plumbing Apprenticeship (3 Year) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Steamfitter Apprenticeship (5 Year) [Certificate]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticeship (5 Year) [Certificate]
    • Maintenance Plumber/Steamfitter [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Marine Pipefitting Apprenticeship (3 Year) [Certificate]
    • Plumbing Apprenticeship (5 Year) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Residential Plumbing Apprenticeship (3 Year) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Steamfitter Apprenticeship (5 Year) [Certificate]