Plumber/Pipefitter at Northern California Area Plumbers, Pipe and Refrigeration Fitters Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC)
at Northern California Area Plumbers, Pipe and Refrigeration Fitters Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) in Marysville, CA
About This Program
The Northern California Area Plumbers, Pipe and Refrigeration Fitters Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (J.A.T.C.) offers a registered apprenticeship program in Marysville, CA. This employer-sponsored program covers the plumbing, pipefitting, and refrigeration fitting trades, preparing apprentices for skilled work across Northern California's diverse construction and industrial landscape. Apprentices are paid from the start of training.
Over five years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Field training covers pipe installation, system layout, and refrigeration line work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Classroom instruction addresses California plumbing codes, technical math, pipe system design, and safety practices.
Completing the program qualifies apprentices as journey-level Plumbers/Pipefitters with skills applicable across a wide range of project types throughout Northern California. This program offers a structured path from entry-level helper to fully qualified tradesperson.
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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