Plumber/Pipefitter at Len the Plumber
at Len the Plumber in Jamesburg, NJ
About This Program
Len the Plumber sponsors this registered Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship based in Jamesburg, NJ. This non-union, employer-sponsored program places apprentices directly into a working plumbing environment where they learn the trade alongside experienced professionals. Apprentices receive pay throughout the program, making it a debt-free path to a skilled trade career.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical skills in water supply installation, drain-waste-vent systems, fixture and appliance hookups, and service and repair work. Technical instruction covers plumbing codes, safety protocols, trade mathematics, and the theory underlying residential and commercial plumbing systems.
Graduates of the program are prepared to work at the journey level in plumbing and pipefitting roles. Completing a registered apprenticeship with a recognized employer like Len the Plumber provides a strong professional track record and supports the path toward obtaining a New Jersey plumbing license.
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.
How to Apply
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 New Jersey
Plumber/Pipefitters in New Jersey are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers.
View full New Jerseylicensing requirements →Reviews
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