Plumber/Pipefitter at Los Angeles Metropolitan Plumbers JATC
at Los Angeles Metropolitan Plumbers JATC in Los Angeles, CA
About This Program
Los Angeles Metropolitan Plumbers J.A.T.C. offers a registered apprenticeship program in Los Angeles, CA, training workers in the plumbing trade for one of the nation's largest construction and renovation markets. This employer-sponsored program provides paid training throughout its five-year duration, giving apprentices the opportunity to develop trade skills while earning a wage.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on the installation, maintenance, and repair of water supply, drainage, and gas systems in residential and commercial buildings. Classroom coursework covers California plumbing code, blueprint reading, pipe system design, and safety standards.
Upon completion, apprentices are qualified as journey-level Plumbers, ready to work independently on the full range of plumbing projects across the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The program represents a direct path into a stable, in-demand skilled trade career.
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.
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