Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers Educational Training Trust Fund
at Plumbers Educational Training Trust Fund in Kansas City, MO
About This Program
The Plumbers Educational Training Trust Fund administers a plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship program in Kansas City, MO. This employer-sponsored, non-union program is designed to provide a thorough and practical training pathway for individuals pursuing a career in the plumbing and pipefitting trades in the Kansas City area.
The five-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, repair, and maintain plumbing and pipe systems in residential and commercial settings, developing skills in pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, and compliance with Missouri plumbing codes. Classroom instruction reinforces field learning with coverage of trade theory, safety regulations, and system design principles.
Graduates complete the program as qualified journeyman-level plumbers and pipefitters, ready to work across a range of construction and service environments. The trust fund structure ensures that training resources are dedicated specifically to supporting the development of skilled workers in the Kansas City market.
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.
How to Apply
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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