Accelerated Apprenticeship
Entrance Exam
Prior to acceptance into the PHCC GSA Training Facility Plumbing Apprenticeship and Trainee Program, the applicant must pass an entry level examination and oral interview.
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- Student Time Card (DAS-103)
- Hotel Reimbursement Form
- Work Process Hours & Upgrade Schedules
- School Records Release Authorization
- Apprentice Application
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Accelerated Plumbing Apprenticeship Course
This specially designed accelerated apprenticeship course for plumbers with prior experience offers a crash course learning environment, focusing on reviewing current plumbing codes to enhance education and mastery for each academic year to meet the Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements. Upon completing each year's course, applicants are given the opportunity to take the Challenge Test corresponding to that class year.
Course Schedule: 2-week, 80-hour concentrated course held at the Sacramento training facility from 7:00 am-3:30 pm for two weeks.
Applicant requirements to be eligible for course enrollment:
- 18+ Years old.
- High School diploma or GED Certificate.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Be employed by a PHCC subscribing employer.
- 7,000+ hours of work experience is equal to 4+ years of plumbing experience.
- Submit proof of work experience verified through W2 forms, working under C36 licensed contractor(s).
- Applicant must be a new enrollee; current or former apprentices/trainees enrolled from 2017 and on are not eligible.
Former apprentices or trainees who have not been terminated due to disciplinary action are eligible to enroll in the accelerated course, provided they have sponsorship from a subscribing employer after a 365-day waiting period from the last day enrolled.
Former apprentice/trainee who have been terminated due to disciplinary actions are eligible to enroll, provided they have sponsorship from a subscribing employer after a 3-year waiting period from the termination date.
Trainees who graduated prior to 2017 may qualify for "indentured apprentice" status when applying for an accelerated course to fulfill Skilled and Trained Workforce criteria. All other conditions remain applicable.
- Take the entrance exam, unless a complete archive file is located.
- Applicants enrolled prior to 2008 must provide a transcript and progress report from the time of discharge.
Employers must be an active Subscribing Employer with current PHCC membership paid throughout the current year.
Applicants must achieve a test score of 70% or higher to progress to next year's course for further challenge tests, if applicable.