Plumber/Pipefitter at Seattle Area Plumbers Housing Plumbers Pipefitters HVAC-Service Controls Technician/Refrigeration Mechanics and Marine Pipefitters Apprenticeship Committee

The Seattle Area Plumbers, Housing Plumbers, Pipefitters, HVAC-Service Controls Technician/Refrigeration Mechanics, and Marine Pipefitters Apprenticeship Committee sponsors a Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship based in Renton, WA. This broad-based program serves multiple plumbing and pipefitting sectors in the greater Seattle area, giving apprentices exposure to one of the most diverse construction and industrial markets in the Pacific Northwest. Apprentices receive wages from the start of their training.

The program runs for five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills across plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC service, refrigeration, and marine pipefitting depending on their specific trade path. Classroom instruction covers piping systems theory, codes and regulations, blueprint reading, and safety practices relevant to each specialty.

Graduates are prepared for journey-level work across a wide range of sectors including commercial construction, marine industries, refrigeration, and HVAC service. The program's multi-sector scope gives completers greater career flexibility and access to a diverse range of employers throughout western Washington.