Plumber/Pipefitter at Jacksonville Plumbers & Pipefitters JATT
at Jacksonville Plumbers & Pipefitters JATT in Jacksonville, FL
About This Program
Jacksonville Plumbers & Pipefitters JATT sponsors a registered plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship program based in Jacksonville, FL. This employer-sponsored program provides paid, hands-on training for individuals looking to enter the plumbing and pipefitting trade in Northeast Florida's growing construction sector.
The program is five years in length, encompassing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in pipe installation, system testing, and maintenance on residential and commercial projects throughout the Jacksonville area. Technical coursework covers plumbing codes, trade safety, material selection, and construction mathematics.
Graduates earn journeyman-level credentials as plumbers/pipefitters, qualifying them to work across a wide range of projects in Florida. Jacksonville's expanding infrastructure and real estate market create strong ongoing demand for skilled tradespeople completing this program.
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 Florida
Plumber/Pipefitters in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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