Plumber/Pipefitter at 1 Plumber 4 U
at 1 Plumber 4 U in Virginia Beach, VA
About This Program
1 Plumber 4 U offers a registered Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship based in Virginia Beach, VA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides hands-on training in residential and commercial plumbing systems, giving apprentices the skills needed to work professionally in the trade from day one. Apprentices are paid throughout the entire program.
The apprenticeship runs for five years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices learn pipe installation, water supply and drainage systems, fixture fitting, code compliance, and troubleshooting. Classroom instruction covers plumbing theory, blueprint reading, safety regulations, and local building codes.
Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level plumbers and pipefitters. This credential opens doors to steady employment in construction, facilities maintenance, and plumbing contracting — trades that consistently rank among the most in-demand skilled occupations in Virginia and nationally.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Plumber Career Outlook
National Median
$30.46/hr
~$63,356.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Plumber employment is projected to grow steadily, driven by new construction, building renovation, and the need to replace aging water infrastructure. Water efficiency regulations and green building standards are creating additional demand for skilled plumbers. The trade consistently ranks among the hardest positions for employers to fill, indicating strong job security.
What to Expect as a Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Virginia
Plumber/Pipefitters in Virginia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Virginia Board for Contractors, Tradesman Program.
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