ORLANDO PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS JATC
Florida Program Number: I460514
Total Hours: 5 Years

MISSION:
The overall objective of Orlando & Vicinity Plumber & Pipefitters JATC is to produce the most highly skilled, competent and productive journeymen craftsmen that can be developed.  As well, it is our obligation to provide the resources and environment necessary to assure that apprentices achieve that goal and understand their personal responsibility in this endeavor.

DESCRIPTION:
This apprenticeship program requires the apprentice to be employed by a participating employer/sponsor and enrolled in a formal program registered and approved by the US Department of labor and the Florida Department of Education.  Apprentices, in addition to employment, are required to participate in structured part-time training-related coursework specifically aligned with the apprenticeship standards approved by the above state and federal agencies.

• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid Florida Driver's license
• Genuine Social Security card
• Birth certificate
• The State of Florida requires students to meet a basic skills requirement prior to program completion.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER:
After successful completion of the program, students are certified by and will be able to take the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and North American Technical Excellence (NATE) exams.  EPA Certified Technician (An EPA approved certifying program in accordance with Section 608 of the Stratosphere Ozone Protection Act).

JOB TRAINING INCLUDES: Occupational Completion Point (OCP)

OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Apprenticeship students receive credit for one OCP for each year of training.

Local employers have verified that the range of wages that can be reasonably expected by students who enter this field upon completion of the program is:

From $40,000. annually to $80,000. annually
(Based on year-round, full-time employment)

FIRST YEAR
Will provide the apprentice with:

• an awareness of the United Association and the contractor organizations
• instruction in safe, efficient use and care of tools
• basic training in the identification and installation requirements for various types of pipe, fittings, valves, hangers, supports and fasteners
• jobsite safety
• soldering and brazing; basic mathematical concepts as they apply to the pipe trades
• oxy-acetylene torch operation
• basic rigging techniques and the ability to understand technical and isometric drawings.

SECOND YEAR
Will provide the apprentice with:

• an introduction to science as it relates to the piping industry
• the ability to understand building plans and specifications
• instruction in basic electricity as it applies to piping installations and training in shielded metal arc welding

THIRD YEAR
Will provide the apprentice with:

• advanced instruction in electrical theory as it applies to the industry
• knowledge and skills necessary for the installation of steam systems for space heating and process piping
• training in refrigeration theory and installation practices
• instruction in hydronic systems for heating and cooling
• understanding the safe handling of refrigerants and refrigerant recovery practices and the required training to be able to pass EPA certification examinations

FOURTH YEAR
Will provide the apprentice with:

• training in air conditioning theory and installation practices
• training needed to pass additional EPA certification examinations
• the understanding of valve repair practices and training to be certified in valve repair
• preparation for arc welding certification test
• advanced plan reading and basic knowledge of pneumatic controls

FIFTH YEAR
Will provide the apprentice with:

• an introduction to advanced welding techniques (MIG, GTAW/TIG, orbital)
• training in electrical controls and diagrams; an introduction to instrumentation and process control
• basic courses in pipe bending
• training in the use of the instruments used for piping systems layout
• introduction to the start, test and balance procedures
• basic knowledge of industrial and power piping systems