Plumber/Pipefitter at San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Plumbing & Steamfitter Trade J.A.C.
at San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Plumbing & Steamfitter Trade J.A.C. in Colton, CA
About This Program
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Plumbing & Steamfitter Trade J.A.C. sponsors a registered apprenticeship program in Colton, CA, training plumbers and steamfitters for the Inland Empire's growing construction and industrial sectors. This employer-sponsored program provides paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction over a five-year period.
Apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Field experience includes installing and servicing water, gas, drainage, and steam systems on residential, commercial, and industrial job sites. Classroom study covers California plumbing and mechanical codes, trade math, blueprint reading, and safety practices.
Graduates of this program are qualified journey-level Plumbers/Pipefitters capable of performing a full range of trade work independently throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The program provides a structured, hands-on path into one of the construction industry's most consistently in-demand skilled trades.
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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