NORTHWEST WASHINGTON Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committee
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM STANDARDSadopted byNORTHWEST WASHINGON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE(sponsor name)Occupational Objective(s):HVAC/REFRIGERATION MECHANICMAINTENANCE PLUMBER/STEAMFITTERMARINE PIPEFITTERPLUMBERRESIDENTIAL PLUMBERSTEAMFITTERSOC#Term [WAC 247-2152.0247-2152.0110,000 HOURS8,000 HOURS6,000 HOURS10,000 HOURS6,000 HOURS10,000 HOURSAPPROVED BYWashington State Apprenticeship and Training CouncilREGISTERED WITHApprenticeship Section of Fraud Prevention and Labor StandardsWashington State Department Labor and IndustriesPost Office Box 44530Olympia, Washington 98504-4530APPROVAL:N/AProvisional RegistrationAPRIL 18, 2019Standards Last AmendedMARCH 21, 1947Permanent RegistrationBy:DAVE D’HONDTChair of CouncilWSATC-0094By:Page 1 of 33CHRIS BOWESecretary of Council
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEINTRODUCTIONThis document is an apprenticeship program standard. Apprenticeship program standards governhow an apprenticeship works and have specific requirements. This document will explain therequirements.The director of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) appoints the Washington StateApprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) to regulate apprenticeship program standards.The director appoints and deputizes an assistant director to be known as the supervisor ofapprenticeship who oversees administrative functions through the apprenticeship section at thedepartment.The WSATC is the sole regulatory body for apprenticeship standards in Washington. Itapproves, administers, and enforces apprenticeship standards, and recognizes apprentices wheneither registered with L&I’s apprenticeship section, or under the terms and conditions of areciprocal agreement. WSATC also must approve any changes to apprenticeship programstandards.Apprenticeship programs have sponsors. A sponsor operates an apprenticeship program anddeclares their purpose and policy herein to establish an organized system of registeredapprenticeship education and training. The sponsor recognizes WSATC authority to regulateand will submit a revision request to the WSATC when making changes to an apprenticeshipprogram standard.Apprenticeships are governed by federal law (29 U.S.C 50), federal regulations (29 CFR Part 29& 30), state law (49.04 RCW) and administrative rules (WAC 296-05). These standardsconform to all of the above and are read together with federal and state laws and rulesStandards are changed with WSATC approval. Changes are binding on apprentices, sponsors,training agents, and anyone else working under an agreement governed by the standards.Sponsors may have to maintain additional information as supplemental to these standards. Whena standard is changed, sponsors are required to notify apprentices and training agents. If changesin federal or state law make any part of these standards illegal, the remaining parts are still validand remain in force. Only the part made illegal by changes in law is invalid. L&I and theWSATC may cooperate to make corrections to the standards if necessary to administer thestandards.Sections of these standards identified as bold “insert text” fields are specific to the individualprogram standards and may be modified by a sponsor submitting a revised standard for approvalby the WSATC. All other sections of these standards are boilerplate and may only be modifiedby the WSATC. See WAC 296-05-003 for the definitions necessary for use with these standards.Sponsor Introductory Statement (Required):The following Apprenticeship Standards for the development of apprentices in the variousbranches of the plumbing and pipefitting trades have been prepared by representatives ofWSATC-0094Page 2 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEthe Mechanical Contractors Association of Washington and representatives of the UnitedStates and Canada, Local Union #26, National Joint Plumbing Apprentice and JourneymenTraining Committee, and the National Joint Steamfitter-Pipefitter ApprenticeshipCommittee, with the assistance of Office of Apprenticeship, Employment and TrainingAdministration, U.S. Department of Labor, and approved by and registered with theRegistration Agency.I.GEOGRAPHIC AREA COVERED:The sponsor must train inside the area covered by these standards. If the sponsor wantsto train outside the area covered by these standards, the sponsor must enter a portabilityagreement with a sponsor outside the area, and provide evidence of such an agreementfor compliance purposes. Portability agreements permit training agents to use apprenticesoutside the area covered by the standards. Portability agreements are governed by WAC296-05-009.The area covered by these standards shall be Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish,and Whatcom counties in the State of Washington.II.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum qualifications must be clearly stated and applied in a nondiscriminatorymanner [WAC 296-05-015(17)].Age:Applicants for apprenticeship must be at least eighteen (18) years ofage.Education:a.Applicants for apprenticeship shall be a high school graduateor have a State Equivalent Certification or have a passinggrade on an official high school equivalency test.b.Applicants for apprenticeship must provide theApprenticeship Committee with proof of high schoolgraduation or a copy of his/her State Equivalent Certificationor a copy of his/her high school equivalency test scores.Physical:NoneTesting:Applicants must complete the Accuplacer Test (at the applicantsexpense). The minimum qualifying score is as follows: Arithmetic 67Other:All applicants must possess a current valid Washington State driverlicense.WSATC-0094Page 3 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEThe applicant must complete a NON-D.O.T. drug test (at applicant'sexpense) at Skagit Valley Medical Center - Occupational Medicine,1400 E Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA., with negative results.The test shall be taken within 30 days prior to the applicant'sinterview.Exceptions may be made by the Apprenticeship Committee to theabove qualifications if admission as an apprentice will benefit theapplicant and the industry. The amount of credit given for previouswork experience shall be determined by the ApprenticeshipCommittee after a careful review of the merits of each case.III.CONDUCT OF PROGRAM UNDER WASHINGTON EQUAL EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY PLAN:Sponsors with five (5) or more apprentices must adopt an Equal EmploymentOpportunity (EEO) Plan and Selection Procedure (chapter 296-05 WAC and 29 CFR Part30).The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during theirapprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, sex (including pregnancyand gender identity), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, geneticinformation, disability or as otherwise specified by law. The sponsor shall take positiveaction to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeshipprogram as required by the rules of the Washington State Apprenticeship and TrainingCouncil and Title 29, Part 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.A. Selection Procedures:1.Purpose: These selection procedures have been prepared by the NationalJoint Plumbing Apprentice and Journeymen Training Committee, theNational Joint Steamfitter-Pipefitter Apprentice Committee, and theNational Joint Sprinkler Fitter Training Committee. The procedures havebeen approved for adoption by local Apprenticeship Committees to assistin complying with applicable law and lawful regulations issued thereunder.2.General Selection Procedures:WSATC-0094a.Applications will be available to anyone who is interested.b.The fact that applications and apprenticeship opportunities areavailable shall be made known as outlined in the Affirmative ActionProgram thirty (30) days prior to the earliest date of application.Page 4 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEc.Applications will be available and are to be picked up in person atplaces designated by the local Apprenticeship Committee (preferablyat the local Apprenticeship Committee Office, if one exists).780 Chrysler DriveBurlington, WA 98233-41003.WSATC-0094d.Records shall be maintained and kept for at least five (5) years toshow the progress, by dates, including final disposition of eachapplication.e.Applications will be accepted at times designated by the localApprenticeship Committee. (If applications are accepted throughoutthe year, dissemination of information shall not be done less thansemiannually).f.Interviews will be held at intervals designated by the localApprenticeship Committee. All applications for apprenticeshipaccepted since the last series of interviews shall be processed to finaldisposition before any individual is selected (see "Selections fromCommittee Evaluation", Step 6 of these "Selection Procedures").g.Eligible applicants (applicants acceptable after interview) not chosenfor entrance into apprenticeship will be held as a pool of eligibles for aminimum of two (2) years. (See "Selection from CommitteeEvaluation", Step 6 below).h.Applicants not interviewed because they lack a basic qualification willbe not be considered until they correct any deficiencies (schooling,etc.) they may have and reapply.i.Selected candidates shall be registered as initial probationaryapprentices. Each initial probationary apprentice shall be evaluatedat the end of the initial probationary period in regard to on-the-jobperformance and related training.Step-by-Step Procedures for Each Application:a.Each applicant shall be given Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Form #1 tocomplete and return by a designated date.b.Form #1 contains the following:(1) Apprentice qualifications as listed in the apprenticeshipstandards.(2) Apprentice obligations after acceptance.Page 5 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE(3)(4)c.d.4.WSATC-0094Application for ApprenticeshipSample apprenticeship agreementThe date of application shall be the date of receipt by the Committeeof the completed Form #1, accompanied by proof of high schoolgraduation or State Equivalent Certification or official report of GEDtest results or their equivalent, and valid driver license, and proof ofbirth date.A complete record of the applicant's progress will be entered into theapplicant's file (Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Form #2) at this time.e.Form #1 and test results will be checked for any deficiencies in basicrequirements. If there are any deficiencies, the applicant's record willbe marked "not interviewed" to show that he/she did not reach theinterview process of selection.f.The applicant shall be notified of his/her rejection and reason thereofby certificate of mailing.g.When an applicant is notified that he/she will not be interviewedbecause of certain basic deficiencies, the notification shall be enteredon the applicant's Form #2 as final disposition.h.If Form #1 and test results meet the basic requirements, the applicantshall be considered qualified for an interview.i.An applicant qualified for interview shall be notified of date and placefor interview by certificate of mailing and the notification date shallbe entered into his/her record.Procedures for Scheduling Interview:a.All qualified applicants shall be listed in the order of dates ofcompletion of application (oldest date first).b.This list shall be divided into groups of an appropriate size for eachinterview session according to the order of completion dates ofapplications (date application was completed and returned toApprenticeship Committee).c.Each interview session shall be scheduled to provide enough time tointerview each applicant notified to be present at the given session.d.Applicants shall be notified to appear for interview by certificate ofmailing. Notification will specify a time and place to appear. AnPage 6 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEappropriate number of applicants will be scheduled for each interviewsession.5.6.The Interview Session:a.The interview committee shall have in it's possession for review withregard to each applicant the following: application form, proof of highschool graduation or a copy of his/her State Equivalent Certificationor a copy of his/her high school equivalency test scores, proof of avalid Washington State driver license, and proof of birth date.b.Each applicant shall be interviewed by members or designatedrepresentatives of the Committee.c.After a brief introduction, the Committee will ask questions of theapplicant with the purpose of finding out as much as possible abouthim/her as an individual and about his/her capacity to participate inapprenticeship.d.Questions for the interview and for purposes of evaluation will be ontopics related to job performance such as: work experience, schoolrecords, mechanical abilities, and motivation.e.Evaluations must be based on a standard of industry needs, not by acomparison with other applicants.f.Evaluation of the interview will be based on Excellent, Good, Fair,Poor, and Unacceptable responses on each topic.g.Excellent will be given a numerical range of 16 to 20; Good will begiven a numerical range of 11 to 15; Fair will be given a numericalrange of 6 to 10; Poor will be given a numerical range of 1 to 5, andUnacceptable will be given a zero value. Any applicant who has 50%or more unacceptable responses will not be considered forapprenticeship.h.All applicants must be asked the same questions.Selection from Committee Evaluation:a.WSATC-0094The number of new apprentices to be accepted shall be determinedbefore starting interviews. This number will be based on the needs ofthe industry.Page 7 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEb.Selection of individuals from the list of interviewed applicants shallnot be made until all interview sessions are complete and allapplicants have been evaluated.c.Selection of applicants for apprenticeship after the interview will bedone by the Committee or its designated representative(s) on the basisof numerical rating obtained from the interview evaluation.d.All applicants interviewed will be notified of the results of their ratingby certificate of mailing.All eligible candidates not selected for entry into apprenticeship afterthe interview will be registered in an eligibility pool according to theirrating. They will remain in this pool for a period of two (2) yearsfrom the time of interview and will be included in all subsequentselection procedures for that period.e.7.WSATC-0094Exceptions:a.An individual who signs an authorization card during an organizingeffort wherein over fifty percent (50%) or more of the employees havesigned, whether or not the employer becomes signatory, an individualnot qualifying as a journey level worker shall be evaluated by thesponsor and registered at the appropriate period of apprenticeshipbased on previous work experience and related training.b.An employee of a non-signatory employer not qualifying as a journeylevel worker who makes application as a result of organizing efforts,whether or not the employer becomes signatory shall be evaluated bythe sponsor using constant standard non-discriminatory means andmay be registered at the appropriate period of apprenticeship basedon previous work experience and related training.c.The Northwest Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committeeencourages preparatory craft training to facilitate entry intoapprenticeship. Consequently, those who complete the Job Corpstraining program or similar committee approved pre-apprenticeshiptraining in the plumbing/pipefitting/sprinkler fitter craft areas may begiven direct entry into the apprenticeship program. The sponsor shallevaluate the Job Corps training or similar committee approved preapprenticeship training received for granting appropriate credit onthe term of apprenticeship. Entry of Job Corps graduates orgraduates of similar committee approved pre-apprenticeship trainingshall be done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,or sex.Page 8 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEd.Those who graduate from an accredited technical training school thathas been reviewed and approved by the International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee (IPT-JTC), in recognition of the criticaltraining they have already received for occupations registered in theplumbing and pipefitting industry, may be given direct entry into theapprenticeship program. With the approval of the sponsor, such anew apprentice may start at the apprentice wage rate recommendedby the IPT-JTC for graduates of that particular program. Thesponsor will determine as to those new apprentices what trainingrequirements they need to meet to ensure that they receive all thenecessary training for completion of the apprenticeship program.Entry of technical training school graduates shall be done withoutregard to race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.e.U.S. Military veterans and those serving in the National Guard maybe granted direct entry into the apprenticeship program. They mustprovide a photocopy of their DD-214. The sponsor shall evaluate themilitary training received and on-the-job learning experience receivedfor granting appropriate credit on the term of apprenticeship and theappropriate wage rate. Entry of military veterans shall be donewithout regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.f.Registered Native Americans who have secured work under a TEROproject may receive direct entry into an apprenticeship as anapprentice provided that the Employer is an approved training agentof the sponsor.g.A journeyman member of the United Association of Journeymen andApprentice of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the UnitedStates and Canada may request in writing a change of theirclassification and may receive direct entry into the apprenticeshipprogram. The applicant shall be evaluated by the sponsor usingconsistent non-discriminatory means and registered at theappropriate period/step of apprenticeship based on previous workexperience and related training.B. Equal Employment Opportunity Plan:1.Part 1, Purpose:a.WSATC-0094Recognizing the need of local Apprenticeship Committees forassistance from the national level in complying with Code of FederalRegister (CFR) Title 29 Part 30, the three national joint committees,plumbing, steamfitter-pipefitter, and sprinkler fitter, have prepared aJoint Affirmative Action program for adoption at the local level.Page 9 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEb.2.3.An analysis of female and minority participation in existing pipetrades apprenticeship programs indicates that:(1)Some, but not enough, females and minorities apply.(2)Still fewer females and minorities complete the application andmeet the minimum requirements.(3)On average, those who are eligible do well in the selectionprocess.(4)The solution to the problem lies in better notification to femaleand minority groups, closer liaison with responsible groupsinterested in the same endeavor, personal contracts, applicationfollow-up, and other affirmative procedures.(5)Adoption of this program indicates a good faith effort to increasethe number of females and minority groups who successfullymeet the minimum requirements established for admission to apipe trades apprenticeship.Part II, Scope:a.The program herein outlined consists of the following affirmative actsand may be altered and supplemented at a later date as experienceindicates and as personnel and funds permit. Any changes made bythe local Apprenticeship Committee shall become a part of thiswritten program as adopted at the local level.b.Recognizing that it would be a public disservice to develop secondrate journey level worker, the local Apprenticeship Committee willmaintain its standards of producing high quality journey level workerand will provide extra training when necessary to the extent that costand personnel permit.Part III, Elements of Recruitment ProgramThe local Apprenticeship Committee shall:WSATC-0094a.Participate in workshops, if available, designed to familiarize allconcerned with the apprenticeship system and current opportunities.b.Cooperate with school boards, community colleges and vocationalschools to develop programs, which prepare students for entrance intoapprenticeshipPage 10 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEc.Disseminate information concerning equal opportunity - policies ofthe program sponsor(s).d.Use minority and/or women (minority and non-minority) journeylevel workers and/or apprentices to promote the affirmative actionprogram.e.4.Select from lists of qualified applicants for apprenticeship, in otherthan ranking, so as to reach women (minority or non-minority) orminorities to meet goals and timetables.Part IV, Nondiscrimination:The commitments contained in this Affirmative Action Program are notintended and shall not be used to discriminate against any qualifiedapplicant or apprentice on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,or sex. The sponsor shall take affirmative action to provide equalopportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship programas required under law and lawful regulations issued thereunder.C. Discrimination Complaints:Any apprentice or applicant for apprenticeship who believes they have beendiscriminated against may file a complaint with the supervisor of apprenticeship(WAC 296-05-443).IV.TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP:The term of apprenticeship for an individual apprentice may be measured through thecompletion of the industry standard for on-the-job learning (at least two thousand hours)(time-based approach), the attainment of competency (competency-based approach), or ablend of the time-based and competency-based approaches (hybrid approach) [WAC 29605-015].V.A.The term of apprenticeship for Plumbers, Steamfitters, andHVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics shall be 10,000 hours of reasonablycontinuous employment.B.The term of apprenticeship for Maintenance Plumber/Steamfitter shall be8000 hours of reasonably continuous employment.C.The term of apprenticeship for Residential Plumber and Marine Pipefittershall be 6,000 hours of reasonably continuous employment.INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD:WSATC-0094Page 11 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEAn initial probationary period applies to all apprentices, unless the apprentice hastransferred from another program. During an initial probationary period, an apprenticecan be discharged without appeal rights. An initial probationary period is stated in hoursor competency steps of employment. The initial probationary period is not reduced byadvanced credit or standing. During an initial probationary period, apprentices receivefull credit for hours and competency steps toward completion of their apprenticeship.Transferred apprentices are not subject to additional initial probationary periods [WAC296-05-003].The initial probationary period is [WAC 296-05-015(22)]:A. The period following the apprentice's registration into the program. An initialprobationary period must not be longer than twenty percent of the term of the entireapprenticeship, or longer than a year from the date the apprenticeship is registered.The WSATC can grant exemptions for longer initial probationary periods if requiredby law.B. The period in which the WSATC or the supervisor of apprenticeship may terminatean apprenticeship agreement at the written request by any affected party. The sponsoror the apprentice may terminate the agreement without a hearing or stated cause. Anappeal process is not available to apprentices during their initial probationary period.C.1. The probationary period for Plumbers, Steamfitters, andHVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics shall be the first 2000 hours of employment:2. The probationary period for Maintenance Plumber/Steamfitter shall be thefirst 1600 hours of employment:3. The probationary period for Residential Plumber and Marine Pipefitter shallbe the first 1200 hours of employment:VI.RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEY LEVEL WORKERS:Supervision is the necessary education, assistance, and control provided by a journeylevel employee on the same job site at least seventy-five percent of each working day,unless otherwise approved by the WSATC. Sponsors ensure apprentices are supervisedby competent, qualified journey-level employees. Journey level-employees areresponsible for the work apprentices perform, in order to promote the safety, health, andeducation of the apprentice.A. The journey-level employee must be of the same apprenticeable occupation as theapprentice they are supervising unless otherwise allowed by the Revised Code ofWSATC-0094Page 12 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEEWashington (RCW) or the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and approvedby the WSATC.B. The numeric ratio of apprentices to journey-level employees may not exceed oneapprentice per journey-level worker [WAC 296-05-015(5)].C. Apprentices will work the same hours as journey-level workers, except when suchhours may interfere with related/supplemental instruction.D. Any variance to the rules and/or policies stated in this section must be approved bythe WSATC.E.The ratio must be described in a specific and clear manner, as to the application interms of job site, work group, department or plant:A. Ratio for HVAC/R Refrigeration Mechanics, Plumbers, Steamfitters,Maintenance Plumber/Steamfitters:The ratio shall not exceed one (1) apprentice to one (1) journey-levelworker on any jobsite or in the shop.B. Ratio for Residential Plumbers:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Journey-level worker 1 ApprenticeJourney-level workers 2 ApprenticesJourney-level workers 3 ApprenticeJourney-level workers 4 ApprenticesJourney-level workers 5 ApprenticesJourney-level workers 6 ApprenticesJourney-level workers 7 ApprenticesJourney-level workers 8 ApprenticesJourney-level workers 9 ApprenticesNote: When additional apprentices are needed, the employer would beeligible for one (1) apprentice for every one (1) journey-level workeremployed on the job or in the shop. However, in no event shall the ratio ofapprentices to journey-level workers exceed a one-to-one ratio.C. Ratio for Marine Pipefitters Apprentices:The ratio shall not exceed one (1) apprentice to one (1) journey-levelMarine Pipefitter on any one jobsite.D. All Residential Plumber and HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticesperforming service work shall be allowed to work alone with the followingconditions.WSATC-0094Page 13 of 3304/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE1.Service work hours are 6:00 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Saturday.2.Residential Plumber and HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticesshall be able to contact a journey-level worker or supervisor foranswers and advice.3.The journey-level worker or supervisor shall ensure that theApprentice is receiving their on-the-job training and shall beresponsible for their health and safety.Any exception to the above must be pre-approved by the Coordinator orthe Committee.VII.APPRENTICE WAGES AND WAGE PROGRESSION:A. Apprentices must be paid at least Washington’s minimum wage, unless a localordinance or a collective bargaining agreement require a higher wage. Apprenticesmust be paid according to a progressively increasing wage scale. The wage scale forapprentices is based on the specified journey-level wage for their occupation. Wageincreases are based on hours worked or competencies attained. The sponsordetermines wage increases. Sponsors must submit the journey-level wage at leastannually or whenever changed to the department as an addendum to these standards.Journey-level wage reports may be submitted on a form provided by the department.Apprentices and others should contact the sponsor or the Department for the mostrecent Journey-level wage rate.B. Sponsors can grant advanced standing, and grant a wage increase, when apprenticesdemonstrate abilities and mastery of their occupation. When advanced standing isgranted, the sponsor notifies the employer/training agent of the wage increase theapprenticeship program standard requires.C. Wage Progression SchedulesPlumbers and SteamfittersStepHour Range or competency step123450000 – 1000 hours/0 – 6 months1001 – 2000 hours/7 – 12 months2001 – 3000 hours/13 – 18 months3001 – 4000 hours/19 – 24 months4001 – 5000 hours/25 – 30 monthsWSATC-0094Page 14 of 33Percentage of journey-levelwage rate*50%55%60%65%70%04/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE67895001 – 6000 hours/31 – 36 months6001 – 7000 hours/37 – 42 months7001 – 8000 hours/43 – 48 months8001 – 10000 hours/49 – 60 months75%80%85%90%Maintenance Plumber/SteamfitterStepHour Range or competency step123456780000 – 1000 hours/0 – 6 months1001 – 2000 hours/7 – 12 months2001 – 3000 hours/13 – 18 months3001 – 4000 hours/19 – 24 months4001 – 5000 hours/25 – 30 months5001 – 6000 hours/31 – 36 months6001 – 7000 hours/37 – 42 months7001 – 8000 hours/43 – 48 monthsPercentage of journey-levelwage rate*60%65%70%75%80%85%90%94%Marine PipefitterStepHour Range or competency step1234560000 – 1000 hours/0 – 6 months1001 – 2000 hours/7 – 12 months2001 – 3000 hours/13 – 18 months3001 – 4000 hours/19 – 24 months4001 – 5000 hours/25 – 30 months5001 – 6000 hours/31 – 36 monthsPercentage of journey-levelwage rate*70%75%80%85%90%95%Residential PlumberStepHour Range or competency step1230000 – 1000 hours/0 – 6 months1001 – 2000 hours/7 – 12 months2001 – 3000 hours/13 – 18 monthsWSATC-0094Page 15 of 33Percentage of journey-levelwage rate*50%55%60%04/18/2019
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE4563001 – 4000 hours/19 – 24 months4001 – 5000 hours/25 – 30 months5001 – 6000 hours/31 – 36 months70%80%90
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