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Apprenticeship Information

Apprenticeship Program

The Pipefitters Apprenticeship Program consists of five years of classroom and lab training. Apprentices have opportunities to advance in all aspects of the Pipe Fitting industry. Our training provides the framework for Construction and HVAC Service Apprentices to develop into highly skilled Journeyman. Apprentices work full-time, when work is available, during the day. School is in session for 32 weeks, from September thru April. Apprentices attend classes 2 nights per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday evenings from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. There may be an occasional class on Saturday.

Basic Qualifications

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age prior to the date of applying. Applicant must be a High School Graduate or have passed a High School Equivalent Test (GED).


Each conditionally selected Applicant will be required to take a urinalysis test; if the applicant refuses to take such a test, the applicant will not be considered and will be eligible to reapply in 6 months. The urinalysis test will be paid for by the Apprenticeship Fund.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PLEDGE
Pipefitters Local Union No. 533 Education Training Program Fund will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sec (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years or older. Pipefitters Local Union No. 533 Education Training Program Fund will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as request under Title 29 of the Code of FedRegulations, part 30. Click here to read more about our Equal Opportunity Employment Pledge. 





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Pipe Fitters LU 533 Training Center
9876 Hickman Mills Dr
Kansas City, MO 64137
  816.761.8800


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