Steamfitter

Greater Western Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committee ETPL
The apprentice shall receive on the job instruction and experience as is necessary to become a qualified journey-level worker versed in the theory and practice of the occupation covered by these Standards. Journey-level pay is $63.47 per hour.

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lacey

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

5 Years

Length of training

Apprenticeship

Award type

N/A

Credits

10000

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. Proof of age must be provided. Applicants shall be a high school graduate or have a State Equivalent Certification or have a passing grade on an official high school equivalency test. Applicants must provide the Apprenticeship Committee with proof of high school graduation or a copy of his/her State Equivalent Certification or a copy of his/her high school equivalency test scores. Applicants must complete the COMPASS test (at the applicants' expense). The minimum qualifying scores are as follows: Writing Skills 23, Reading Skills 70, and Numerical Skills 51. Applicants must have a valid Washington State driver license. Military DD-214 (if applicable). The applicant must provide a negative 9-panel Non-DOT drug test (at applicants' expense) administered through Construction Data Services. The test shall be taken within 30 days prior to the applicant's interview. A drug testing chain-of-custody form along with a list of collection will be provided to the applicant at the time of application. Exceptions may be made by the Apprenticeship Committee to the above qualifications if admission as an apprentice will benefit the applicant and the industry. The amount of credit given for previous work experience shall be determined by the Apprenticeship Committee after a careful review of the merits of each case.

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

Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

Completion rate

28%

Employment rate

97%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$64.85

Typical (median) annual earnings

$107,981.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

Construction

100%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
37
Completion rate
28%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
89%
Female
11%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
79%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
55%
30 to 39
36%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
51%
Some college experience, but no degree
49%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%