Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship at Foothill

Plumbing and Pipefitting Features and Benefits

• Registered five-year apprenticeship program in partnership with UA Local 62 and UA Local 467 Plumbers and Steamfitters.
• Combines paid on-the-job training with in-class instruction.
• Learn to build, assemble, and maintain complex piping systems for industrial, commercial, and residential facilities.
• Gain both basic and advanced plumbing and mechanical system skills for new construction and remodels.
• Completers are eligible for either a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate in Science degree, depending on their path.
• Designed for registered apprentices admitted through UA locals, per California regulations.
• Prepares graduates for skilled-trade careers with strong job prospects and long-term earning potential.

Earn an Associate in Science (AS) degree or Certificate of Achievement (CA) through Foothill College’s Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship Program. This program combines classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job training to prepare students for careers in plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC service within residential, commercial, and industrial settings.