Advanced Plumbing Service Technician, Pre-Apprentice 

Potential Earnings Range:

  • $40,670-$100,150*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

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Job Corps Centers

Do you enjoy working with your hands and solving problems? Have an eye for detail? Are you dependable, respectful and eager to learn? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Plumbing Service Technician, Pre-Apprentice training program. Pre-apprenticeships are focused on preparing students for a successful experience in a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). That means your hands-on training will be based on industry standards in order to prepare you for high-skill, quality employment.

On the job, you will:

  • Install and repair piping fixtures and systems
  • Prepare cost estimates for clients
  • Read blueprints and follow state and local building codes
  • Determine materials and equipment needed for a job
  • Inspect installed pipe systems and pipelines, troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, and maintain or repair plumbing systems

The credentials you'll earn:

The Advanced Plumbing Service Technician, Pre-Apprentice program offers industry-recognized credentials from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and certifications in construction safety and health from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

  • Most Advanced Plumbing Service Technician Job Corps graduates go on to work in factories or for private businesses. Most work full time and may work nights and weekends while managing emergencies. Some plumbers are self-employed and own their own businesses.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
  • Complete a Job Corps basic training program
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
  • At least 17 years old

  • Positive attendance and progress record
  • Written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
  • Health clearance at current center
  • Strong work ethic and determination to succeed

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?
Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

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