Plumber/Pipefitter at Construction Industry Training Council of Washington - Plumber
at Construction Industry Training Council of Washington - Plumber in Bellevue, WA
About This Program
The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington sponsors a registered Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship based in Bellevue, WA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is designed to develop skilled plumbing professionals for Washington's growing construction industry. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, earning wages while building the technical skills required for a career in the trade.
The apprenticeship is five years in length and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active job sites learning pipe installation, water distribution systems, drain-waste-vent systems, fixture installation, and code-compliant construction practices. Classroom instruction reinforces technical knowledge in plumbing theory, safety protocols, and Washington State code requirements.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level plumbers, fully qualified to work on residential, commercial, and light industrial plumbing projects across Washington State. The Construction Industry Training Council's network of employer partners provides strong placement opportunities in one of the Pacific Northwest's most active construction markets.
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 Washington
Plumber/Pipefitters in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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