Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers And Pipefitters Jac Lo. #112 Northern Zone
at Plumbers And Pipefitters Jac Lo. #112 Northern Zone in Binghamton, NY
About This Program
The Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeship offered by Plumbers and Pipefitters JAC Lo. #112 Northern Zone is a union JATC program headquartered in Binghamton, NY. Operating as a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program delivers rigorous, employer-backed training that combines field experience with formal instruction. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, earning a trade wage while they develop the skills needed for a journeyman career.
This five-year program is built around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices rotate through job sites in the northern zone, gaining experience in the installation and maintenance of plumbing, piping, and steam systems across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Classroom coursework covers applicable codes, safety regulations, blueprint reading, pipe system design, and trade mathematics.
Graduates earn journeyman standing and gain full union membership, which typically includes access to collectively bargained wages, healthcare, and pension benefits. This JATC program offers a well-supported entry into a rewarding trade career with strong long-term prospects in the Southern Tier region of New York.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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