Apprenticeship Courses
PREREQ: Acceptance into the Northern California Plasterers Local 66 apprentice program
Study of and practice in the trade of plastering as required by the apprenticeship program established by the local joint apprentice program established by the local joint apprenticeship committee and approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards Department of Industrial Relations, State of California. Focus on safety, mathematics, hand tools, equipment, materials, mixing, applying plaster, blueprint reading, bases, fireproofing, problems, and repairs.
PREREQ: Acceptance into the UA Local 38 apprentice program
The practice and study of skills and knowledge required for entry level employment as a journeyperson in the plumbing industry. Focus on occupational hazards, safety, first aid, CPR, blueprint reading, use of basic drawings, common cutting and welding practices, gas and arc welding, soldering, brazing, residential plumbing repairs and installations, troubleshooting residential plumbing problems, and recommended industrial practices.
Formerly Plumber Apprentice
PREREQ: Pass the UA Local 38 (Plumbing) apprentice exam
Required for preparation for employment as a journey person in refrigeration/air conditioning industry. Classroom instruction (6 hrs/wk over 10 semesters) supplements on-the-job training apprentices receive. Theoretical instruction and practice of performance skills are specified by the standards established by the joint apprenticeship committee and approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standard, Department of Industrial Relations, State of California.
PREREQ.: Pass the UA Local 38 (Plumbing) apprentice exam
Required for preparation for employment as a journey person in steamfitting. Classroom instruction (6 hrs/wk over 10 semesters) supplements the on-the-job training apprentices receive. Theoretical instruction and practice of performance skills are specified by the standards established by the joint apprenticeship committee and approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standard, Department of Industrial Relations, State of California.