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Potable Water Supply/Service
City of Tacoma - Water Division Apprenticeship Committee

Potable Water Supply/Service

City of Tacoma - Water Division Apprenticeship Committee ETPL
The apprentice shall receive on the job instruction and work experience as is necessary to become a qualified journey-level worker versed in the theory and practice of the occupation covered by these Standards. The Apprentice shall be instructed and trained in all operations and methods customarily used in their trade. Each shop will adhere to as closely as facilities will permit and as approved by the Apprenticeship Committee. Retention of the apprentice on a particular operation beyond the established time should not occur unless there is a definite need for further training in the process. Refer to the apprentice work progress record for additional information related to specific work processes.
Visit the program website Shantel Shepard (253) 396-3130 sshepard@cityoftacoma.org

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Tacoma, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Apprenticeship

Award type

N/A

Credits

3000

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Journey-Level Completion Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Minimum qualifications must be clearly stated and applied in a nondiscriminatory manner [WAC 296-05-015(17)]. Must be at least 18 years of age. High school, vocational school graduates, or GED equivalence. Meet the requirements set forth in the opening announcement issued by the City of Tacoma. Applicants to the Apprenticeship must complete a city sponsored Math class or take a math proficiency exam both sponsored by Tacoma Water with a minimum 2.0 grade as a prerequisite to the Apprenticeship. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to provide math transcripts to the training coordinator at the time of application. Applicants must be employed as a permanent Water Utility Worker to apply. Applicants must have completed at least 3 months of the 9 month civil service probation before applying.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Building/Property Maintenance

Completion rate

42%

Employment rate

100%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$45.70

Typical (median) annual earnings

$82,294.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Building/Property Maintenance

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
20
Completion rate
42%
Average number of students who completed each year
7
Gender
Male
83%
Female
17%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
11%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
67%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
38%
30 to 39
48%
40 to 49
13%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
44%
Some college experience, but no degree
56%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%