Plumber/Pipefitter at Your Plumber, LLC
at Your Plumber, LLC in Stratford, CT
About This Program
Your Plumber, LLC sponsors a registered apprenticeship program in Stratford, CT, providing structured, paid training in the plumbing trade for the greater Fairfield County area. This employer-sponsored, non-union program gives apprentices direct exposure to plumbing work in real residential and commercial settings from day one, earning wages throughout the five-year training period.
Apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on work covers the installation, service, and repair of water supply systems, sanitary drainage, vent systems, and gas piping. Classroom coursework addresses Connecticut plumbing codes, blueprint reading, trade mathematics, and jobsite safety.
Graduates complete the program as fully qualified journey-level Plumbers prepared to work independently in the field. Your Plumber, LLC offers a straightforward, learn-on-the-job path into a trade with consistent demand throughout Stratford and the surrounding southwestern Connecticut region.
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 Connecticut
Plumber/Pipefitters in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
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