Plumber/Pipefitter at Central Arkansas Plumber Atc
at Central Arkansas Plumber Atc in Mayflower, AR
About This Program
Central Arkansas Plumber ATC, based in Mayflower, AR, sponsors this employer-based plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship for individuals looking to enter the plumbing trade in central Arkansas. This non-union program provides structured, paid training for those committed to building a career in the skilled trades.
The apprenticeship lasts 5 years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in residential and commercial plumbing systems, including water supply and drainage installation, gas piping, fixture setting, pipe joining methods, code compliance, and jobsite safety practices throughout central Arkansas.
Upon completion, graduates are prepared to work as journey-level plumbers with the knowledge and field experience to take on complex plumbing projects independently. Apprentices are compensated throughout the program, making this a viable and debt-free path into a skilled, in-demand trade.
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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