Plumber/Pipefitter at The Plumber Company
at The Plumber Company in Cranston, RI
About This Program
The Plumber Company sponsors this non-union plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship based in Cranston, Rhode Island. This employer-sponsored program offers apprentices direct, hands-on training within an active plumbing business, providing a practical and paid pathway into the trade in the greater Providence area.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working with experienced plumbers on residential and commercial projects, apprentices build skills in pipe installation, water supply and drainage systems, fixture fitting, gas piping, and code-compliant repairs. Technical instruction covers plumbing codes, safety standards, pipe materials, and fundamental trade knowledge.
Upon completing the program, apprentices achieve journeyman plumber status and are equipped to handle the full range of plumbing work independently. Apprentices are paid from day one, allowing them to earn while they build the skills and credentials needed for a long-term career in Rhode Island's plumbing trade.
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.
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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