Plumber/Pipefitter at Anne The Plumber LLC
at Anne The Plumber LLC in Woonsocket, RI
About This Program
Anne The Plumber LLC in Woonsocket, Rhode Island offers a five-year, employer-sponsored Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship. This non-union program provides a paid training pathway for motivated individuals looking to build practical skills and a lasting career in the plumbing industry.
Over the course of the apprenticeship, participants complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop competency in pipe installation, fixture and appliance hookup, water supply and drain systems, gas piping, and local code compliance — working on real jobs in residential and commercial settings from the start.
Upon completing all program requirements, graduates earn journey-level credentials as plumbers and pipefitters. Working with an established local employer like Anne The Plumber LLC gives apprentices direct exposure to the day-to-day realities of the trade in the northern Rhode Island market.
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 Rhode Island
Plumber/Pipefitters in Rhode Island are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Plumbers.
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