Plumber/Pipefitter at Order A Plumber, Inc
at Order A Plumber, Inc in Islip Terrace, NY
About This Program
Order A Plumber, Inc. sponsors a registered Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeship program based in Islip Terrace, NY. This is a non-union, employer-sponsored program that provides structured, paid training for individuals entering the plumbing trade. Apprentices work alongside experienced plumbers and receive a wage from the start, making it possible to earn an income while building trade skills over the course of the program.
The apprenticeship is five years in length and structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices gain practical experience installing, repairing, and maintaining water supply, drainage, and gas piping systems. Technical instruction covers plumbing codes, blueprint interpretation, pipe fitting techniques, and safety protocols, preparing apprentices for the full range of work encountered in residential and commercial plumbing.
Apprentices who complete the program are prepared to seek journeyman licensure in New York, qualifying them for independent work and higher earning potential. This program offers a direct route into a stable trade career on Long Island, with skills that are in demand across residential construction, renovations, and commercial projects.
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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