Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers And Steamfitters Lu #21 Zone I
at Plumbers And Steamfitters Lu #21 Zone I in Peekskill, NY
About This Program
Plumbers and Steamfitters LU #21 Zone I offers a registered Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeship program based in Peekskill, NY. This employer-sponsored program provides structured, paid training in the plumbing and steamfitting trades for individuals entering the field in the Hudson Valley region. Apprentices are compensated from the beginning of training, allowing them to support themselves financially while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the trade.
The program is five years long and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Field training covers installation and repair of plumbing systems, piping for steam and hydronic heating, gas lines, and drainage infrastructure across residential and commercial job sites. Classroom instruction includes pipe system design, code compliance, safety practices, blueprint reading, and trade mathematics.
Apprentices who complete this program are prepared to pursue journeyman licensure in New York State. Journeyman credentials open opportunities for higher wages and greater independence on job sites, and the skills gained through this program are applicable across a wide range of commercial, residential, and industrial construction projects in and around Peekskill and Westchester County.
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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