Plumber/Pipefitter at Presto Plumber LLC
at Presto Plumber LLC in Westerly, RI
About This Program
Presto Plumber LLC in Westerly, Rhode Island offers a five-year, employer-sponsored Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship. This is a non-union program where apprentices earn wages from day one while building hands-on skills in residential and commercial plumbing systems.
Over the course of the program, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside experienced journeymen, plus 576 hours of related technical instruction. Training covers pipe installation and repair, water supply and drainage systems, fixture installation, reading blueprints, and adhering to local plumbing codes and safety standards.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates are prepared to work as journey-level plumbers and pipefitters. This credential opens doors to stable, well-compensated careers in construction, maintenance, and service — trades that remain in strong demand across Rhode Island and beyond.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Rhode Island
Plumber/Pipefitters in Rhode Island are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Plumbers.
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