READY TO JOIN OUR APPRENTICESHIP?
ENTRY PROCESS FOR PLUMBING & STEAMFITTING
STEP 1: APPLICATION
Everything is done online!
Apply to either Steamfitting or Plumbing apprenticeship. NOTE: You can only apply to one trade. Do not submit more than one application for each exam testing period.
You will need the following supporting documents, all of which will be uploaded via the online application:
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Valid Driver’s license, State issued ID, or Passport.
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High School Diploma, or GED Certificate, or College Diploma
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Foreign diplomas will not be accepted unless verified through a credential verification service and certified as equivalent to a High School diploma in the U.S. For those who obtained education outside of the U.S. see National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
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Official High School transcript may be submitted instead of a diploma but must show the graduation date. If you have lost your diploma/transcript, see parchment.com for copies.
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Official GED test scores may be submitted instead of GED certificate.
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Official College transcript may be submitted instead of a diploma, but must show the graduation date.
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High School seniors may provide a letter of recommendation from their high school indicating they are on track to graduate - in place of the high school diploma.
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If you are interested in taking a tour of our facility, meeting our curriculum coordinators and obtaining additional information about our apprenticeship program please register for our monthly Information Session.
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After you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email with your application number. Applicants will be notified when the next entrance exam will be given. Applicants are limited to taking the entrance exam a total of 3 times.
STEP 2: ENTRANCE EXAM
​Study, study, study!
After applying to either HVACR, Steamfitting, or Plumbing the second step is the entrance exam. The exam is offered once a year, typically at the beginning of the calendar year. It is administered in person at the Training Center.
The exam consists of basic math and mechanical reasoning. You will be given 3-1/2 hours to take the exam.
You must score a 75% or better on the entrance exam.
Exam scores determine ranking on the waitlist.
For those taking the exam again, you will need to fill out a new application. Please see STEP 1 and current announcement as procedures may have changed.
Please note, applicants are limited to taking the entrance exam a total of 3 times.
ENTRY PROCESS FOR RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP
For the Residential Plumbing Apprenticeship, we do not require an application or an entrance exam!
Instead, you will need to obtain employment from the listed Residential Plumbing 393 signatory contractors. ​
Once employed your contractor will arrange for you to fill out New Member Enrollment forms and pick up a dispatch at Local Union 393.
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You will need to be employed a minimum of (3) months by the Residential Plumbing contractor to qualify for sponsorship. After meeting the required (3) months of employment, you can request a letter from your contractor stating they wish for you start the apprenticeship.​
STEP 1: OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT
If you are interested in taking a tour of our facility, meeting our curriculum coordinators and obtaining additional information about our apprenticeship program please register for our monthly Information Session.
You have your letter, what comes next?
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​​You will need to provide the following to the Pipe Trades Training Center and UA Local 393.
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Sponsorship letter from Residential Plumbing contractor
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Proof of a minimum of three (3) months experience with a contract signatory with Local 393
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A dispatch from Local 393 to the sponsoring 393 signatory contractor
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State issued photo ID
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​After submitting necessary documents, you will be contacted when the next group of apprentices will start the program.
STEP 2: SPONSORSHIP
ENTRY PROCESS FOR HVACR APPRENTICESHIP
STEP 1: APPLICATION
Everything is done online!
Apply to the HVACR apprenticeship. NOTE: You can only apply to one trade. Do not submit more than one application for each exam testing period.
You will need the following supporting documents, all of which will be uploaded via the online application:
-
Valid Driver’s license, State issued ID, or Passport.
-
High School Diploma, or GED Certificate, or College Diploma
-
Foreign diplomas will not be accepted unless verified through a credential verification service and certified as equivalent to a High School diploma in the U.S. For those who obtained education outside of the U.S. see National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
-
Official High School transcript may be submitted instead of a diploma but must show the graduation date. If you have lost your diploma/transcript, see parchment.com for copies.
-
Official GED test scores may be submitted instead of GED certificate.
-
Official College transcript may be submitted instead of a diploma, but must show the graduation date.
-
High School seniors may provide a letter of recommendation from their high school indicating they are on track to graduate - in place of the high school diploma.
-
​
If you are interested in taking a tour of our facility, meeting our curriculum coordinators and obtaining additional information about our apprenticeship program please register for our monthly Information Session.
​
After you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email with your application number. Applicants will be notified when the next entrance exam will be given. Applicants are limited to taking the entrance exam a total of 3 times.