Plumber Apprenticeship is a Certificate Of Completion Of Apprenticeship program (Hybrid) offered by Area I Plumbers in Lake Oswego, OR. The program takes 4 years to complete.
Program Overview
The program is a time-based Oregon registered apprenticeship: 7,700 paid on-the-job hours plus 591 hours of related instruction over approximately four years.
Admission Requirements and Process
Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, and document the algebra requirement. Qualified applicants are scored and placed in a ranked pool.
General Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of high school algebra or equivalent with a passing grade, or qualifying community-college math placement
- Proof of age and education
- Application only during advertised openings
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
School Information
Location
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
2026 wages begin at $22.95/hour (45%); the published journey-level average is $51/hour.
Curriculum
7,700 hours of paid on-the-job learning plus 591 related-instruction hours (8,291 total structured hours). The current opening announcement says 59 college credits are earned.
Career Outcomes
Completion supports recommendation for an Oregon Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship and progression toward plumber licensure; the 2026 average journey-level wage is $51 per hour.
School Information
Location
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
2026 wages begin at $22.95/hour (45%); the published journey-level average is $51/hour.
