Just the Facts
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Steamfitter
- 18 Credit Apprenticeship
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Delivery Method
- Face-to-Face
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Career Cluster
- Construction
- Estimated Tuition, Fees, & Books
- $3,227
Steamfitter Apprenticeship Overview
Work Description
Steamfitters assemble, install, alter, and repair pipeline or pipe systems that carry water, steam, compressed air, liquids, and gases required for processing, manufacturing, heating, and cooling. They install piping and tubing made of carbon steel, copper, plastic, glass, or other metals using a variety of processes including brazing, welding, screwing, gluing, bending, and mechanical joints. Work includes installation of heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems.
Work Conditions
Steamfitters work in industrial plants, chemical plants, refineries, power plants, waste water treatment plants, hospitals, and most other commercial, industrial, institutional and residential buildings. The indoor or outdoor work requires strenuous physical stamina and working in cramped spaces or in high areas. Steamfitters work in buildings, trenches, roofs, from scaffolding, on ladders and inside tanks. Safety training reduces hazards from exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes, loud noise, and falls from ladders and scaffolds.
Training
Classroom subjects include drafting and blueprint reading, mathematics, applied physics and chemistry, and safety.
- Five year program
- 7,500 hours on-the-job training
- 624 hours paid related instruction
- 300 hours unpaid related instruction
Application Requirements
Application are for the following Eau Claire Area Counties: Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Taylor and the northern half of Buffalo, Jackson and Trempealeau.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- Applicant's age shall be as stated in the state employment laws
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must take the Next-Generation Accuplacer Placement test or qualifying ACT scores. Accuplacer scores must meet minimum requirements of Reading 249, Arithmetic 250, Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) 235. ACT minimum scores of Math 17 and Reading 17 within the last five years.
- Physically able to perform trade work
- Must have employer sponsorship & Wisconsin BAS signed contract
- Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
Earn credit for prior learning!
Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning
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Is an Apprenticeship Right for You?
CVTC's apprenticeship programs offer a comprehensive and practical approach to learning, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in your field while earning a wage. These programs blend classroom learning with on-the-job training, providing a well-rounded education that prepares you for immediate entry into your chosen career. Apprenticeships can last from one to four years, depending on the profession, ensuring you have the depth of knowledge and experience needed to excel.
Whether you're beginning your career journey, seeking to upgrade your skills in your current profession, or looking to transition into a new field, CVTC's apprenticeships offer a direct path to employment. By combining practical experience with theoretical learning, you're not just prepared for the job market; you're already part of it, making apprenticeships an invaluable step in your career development.
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