Plumber/Pipefitter at Nick the Plumber
at Nick the Plumber in Bayville, NJ
About This Program
Nick the Plumber sponsors this registered Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship in Bayville, NJ. This non-union, employer-sponsored program gives apprentices the opportunity to learn the plumbing trade from the ground up within a professional plumbing business. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, making it possible to support themselves financially while building trade skills.
The program is five years long and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices work on pipe installation and repair, water and drainage systems, fixture hookups, and service calls for residential and light commercial customers. Classroom instruction covers plumbing theory, New Jersey codes, safety regulations, and the calculations used in everyday plumbing work.
After completing the apprenticeship, graduates are prepared for journey-level employment in the plumbing trade. The registered apprenticeship format is recognized by New Jersey licensing authorities, placing graduates on a clear path toward obtaining a professional plumber's license and advancing in the 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 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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