Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers Local 350 JATC

The Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeship offered by Plumbers Local 350 JATC is a union program based in Sparks, NV. Sponsored by a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this registered apprenticeship provides hands-on, paid training for individuals looking to build a career in the plumbing and pipefitting trades. Apprentices earn wages from day one while developing real-world skills on job sites across the region.

This is a five-year, time-based program combining 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, maintain, and repair piping systems for water, gas, steam, and other fluids. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, pipe system design, safety regulations, and applicable codes, while field work develops hands-on proficiency across a range of residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Upon completing the program, graduates earn journeyman status — a nationally recognized credential that opens doors to steady, well-compensated employment in the construction and mechanical trades. A union card through Plumbers Local 350 also provides access to collective bargaining benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans, making this a strong long-term career path in the Sparks, NV area.