Plumber/Pipefitter at Troy the Plumber
at Troy the Plumber in Mooresville, IN
About This Program
Troy the Plumber sponsors this registered Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship program based in Mooresville, IN. This employer-sponsored, non-union program gives aspiring plumbers in the greater Indianapolis area a paid, structured opportunity to enter the trade through direct, on-the-job mentorship.
The five-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn the full scope of residential and light commercial plumbing work, including pipe installation, fixture and appliance service, water heater installation, drain cleaning, and gas line work. Complementary classroom instruction introduces plumbing codes, safety requirements, blueprint reading, and trade calculations.
Graduates of this program complete the apprenticeship as journey-level plumbers with practical, employer-connected experience in the Mooresville and greater Indianapolis region. The program offers a grounded and personal apprenticeship experience for individuals who want to learn the trade in a smaller, hands-on company environment.
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 Indiana
Plumber/Pipefitters in Indiana are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing Commission.
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