Plumber/Pipefitter at The Polite Plumber
at The Polite Plumber in Ledgewood, NJ
About This Program
The Polite Plumber sponsors this registered Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship in Ledgewood, NJ. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers hands-on, paid training within a professional plumbing company serving residential and commercial clients. Apprentices are compensated from day one, making it possible to enter the trade without incurring educational debt.
The program runs for five years and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience in pipe installation, water and drainage systems, fixture and appliance connections, water heater work, and service repairs. Classroom instruction covers plumbing theory, trade safety, New Jersey plumbing codes, and the applied math used in everyday plumbing tasks.
Graduates complete the program prepared to work as journey-level plumbers in New Jersey. The registered apprenticeship format is a recognized pathway to state licensure, and the practical experience gained with The Polite Plumber provides a solid foundation for a rewarding, long-term career in the 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.
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 New Jersey
Plumber/Pipefitters in New Jersey are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers.
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