NOTE: Orientation is only open to candidates that have completed registration in the Local 75 career portal. If you have yet to complete this step, you can register here: PipeTradeCareers.Com/WI/75
Plumbers 75 Orientation Steps for Madison
What does an apprenticeship include?
Plumbing apprenticeships with Plumbers Union Local 75 of South-Central Wisconsin comprise both classroom instruction and on-the-job training over five years.
Day School Hours
Night School Hours
Work Hours
572
260
8,000
A Hands-On Education By Field Experience
"The 5-year apprenticeship combines the education you receive in the classroom with the hands-on experience you gain with your contractors in the field. "
-Tony Ramos, Training Instructor, Plumbers Local 75
A person wishing to enter this professional trade must be able to understand detailed written and verbal communications. They should enjoy working with their hands and be able to solve math problems quickly and accurately. Plumbers must be willing to keep abreast of changes and advancing techniques, even after completing their apprenticeships and throughout their careers.
Steps to Apprenticeship
If you have any questions throughout the application process, contact Spencer Statz at (608) 222-1650.
Click to download the application. After completion, print it and mail it with your assessment score to the Local 75 Madison Area Plumbing JAC.
UA Local 75 - Madison
Madison Area Plumbing
Joint Apprenticeship Committee
5940 Seminole Center Ct. #102
Madison, WI 53711
A Hands-On Education By Field Experience
"The 5-year apprenticeship combines the education you receive in the classroom with the hands-on experience you gain with your contractors in the field. "
-Tony Ramos, Training Instructor, Plumbers Local 75
Make a copy of your transcripts or diploma and include it with your application submission.
If you don't have your high school diploma or transcripts, contact the administration office of the high school you graduated from. Have them forward a copy to:
Madison Area Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Committee, 5940 Seminole Center Ct. #102, Madison, WI 53711
Didn't attend a traditional state-accredited school? Further instructions for GED, home-schooled, and foreign candidates can be found on our .pdf download.
Did you Take the ACT?
- If you've earned the minimum score requirements on the ACT test in the last 5 years (see below), you can use your scores to fulfill your testing requirement
- Visit the ACT website to log in and print your scores - include this printout with your mailed application
Do You Need a Different Assessment?
- Contact WRTP-Big Step at southcentral@wrtp.org or (608) 255-0155 to schedule a test
- Or, if you've taken an Accuplacer or Next Gen test in the last 5 years, see score requirements below
MINIMUM ASSESSMENT SCORES
ACT:
Reading-16
Math-15
ACCUPLACER - NEXT GEN:
Reading Comp.-244
Arithmetic-237
Algebra-235
Minimum scores will require an 11th grade-level skill in reading & math. Access study guides for the Next Generation Accuplacer on ACT.org.
Once you have met the minimum requirements of the program, you will be invited to come before the Joint Apprenticeship Committee to receive your Letter of Introduction. This letter tells a prospective employer you have met the minimum requirements to be started as an apprentice.
After receiving your Letter of Introduction (L.O.I.), you'll be eligible for exclusive access to free pre-apprenticeship courses to prepare you for success. Additionally, you'll be included in Plumbers 75's outreach to contractors highlighting apprenticeship candidates that have met program prerequisites.
Applicant names will be placed on a list to be used by any employer seeking qualified applicants. Additionally, we encourage you to be proactive and apply directly with contractors looking to fill pre-apprenticeship positions.
Contractors Pay Apprentices for Training
"Our apprenticeship is a partnership between Plumbers Union Local 75 and our signatory employers. Employers hire people and contract with the employee to be an apprentice. That contract is between the employer and the apprentice. That's who puts them to work. That's who pays them to do the training."
-Steve Breitlow, Business Manager, Plumber Local 75
What You Need To Know About Getting Hired
UA Plumbers Local 75 does not hire apprentices directly. In order for you to start your plumbing training and career, you must be hired by one of our signatory contractors. Review what you need to know about getting hired by downloading our .pdf.
Do You Need a Resume?
UA Plumbers Local 75 does not hire apprentices directly. In order for you to start your plumbing training and career, you must be hired by one of our signatory contractors. Review what you need to know about getting hired by downloading our .pdf.
Plumbing Apprentice Resume Template: Google Docs
If you use Google Docs, copy our plumber pre-apprentice resume template and use it as an example to personalize your own.
Plumbing Apprentice Resume Template: MS Word
If you use Microsoft Word, download our plumber pre-apprentice resume template and use it as a sample to personalize your own.
How Should You Prepare for an Interview with a Contractor?
Taking time to review common questions and consider your answers will demonstrate your professionalism during interviews. We've collected some sample questions for your consideration.
Congrats! Upon completion of steps 1-5, call Spencer Statz at 608-222-1650 to finalize steps on becoming a pre-apprentice.
Learn More About Plumbing Apprenticeships In Wisconsin:
The Curriculum is Designed for Licensing
"Our curriculum breaks the Wisconsin Plumbing Code Book into manageable sections of five lessons each semester. We learn the new sections as well as review previous lessons so our apprentices are constantly going through the plumbing code. At the end of the apprenticeship, we've been through the code book several times. When taking their journeymen's test, they'll have an efficient understanding of where to find specific code."
-Tony Ramos, Training Instructor, Plumbers Local 75
Apprenticeship Includes 1-on-1 Training
"With both our welding booths and our brazing-soldering labs we have multiple stations for one-on-one training with our instructors. All our instructors are experienced, licensed plumbers. We have very well-certified instructors that teach all aspects of our trade."
-Tony Ramos, Training Instructor, Plumbers Local 75