Plumber/Pipefitter at Black River Plumbers Atc
at Black River Plumbers Atc in Pocahontas, AR
About This Program
Black River Plumbers ATC, located in Pocahontas, AR, sponsors this employer-based plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship for individuals entering the plumbing trade in northeast Arkansas. This non-union program offers structured, paid training in a region where skilled plumbers remain in consistent demand.
The apprenticeship runs for 5 years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install and service water supply, drainage, and gas piping systems; set fixtures; perform pipe joining and soldering; read construction drawings; and comply with applicable plumbing codes and safety regulations in residential and light commercial settings.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level plumbers, prepared to work independently across a full range of residential and commercial plumbing projects. Because apprentices earn wages from day one, training at Black River Plumbers ATC is both skill-building and financially practical.
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 Arkansas
Plumber/Pipefitters in Arkansas are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas.
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