Steamfitters Construction Apprentice Preparatory Program

Description of Work:

Description of Work:

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (BTJ)

The scope of work of the Steamfitter/Pipefitter encompasses installation and servicing of systems requiring piping. This includes steam and hot water heating systems, air conditioning/refrigeration systems, chemical & petrochemical plants and complete environmental systems in hospitals, schools, churches, high rise office, and apartment buildings. The trade includes joining pipe mechanically and metallurgically by

The Construction Apprentice Preparatory Program (“CAPP”) is a free pre-apprenticeship training program that reinforces the goals of workforce diversity and inclusion, economic growth, and stability for historically under-served communities in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Our curriculum includes instruction required for successful entry into all the building trades apprenticeships. A mixture of in-classroom and on-the-job training aid in the creation of a perfect career connected learning environment. As a result, the participants are ready for any test and well prepared for navigating a worksite.

Minimum Qualifications

18 years of age or older by the first day of class: February 1st or August 1st

18 years of age or older

Driver ’s license preferred

Local Union 420 of Work (Cont.):

ecting and working writing technical piping or tubing using equipment of the Steamfitter.

soldering

Clean drug test

Clean drug test Valid Driver ’s license High School Diploma or GED

Application Process

Applications are accepted year-round and can be submitted online at https://cappprep.com/.

Needs to Succeed

Interest in the construction industry and hands on work

The scope of the MESS encompasses service and maintenance of commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and heating equipment and similar systems. Electric, gas & oil fired, hydronic and forced air equipment, associated combustion controls, and temperature/humidity controls are included. Building automation equipment service is also included.

Ability to receive and follow instruction

Application Process

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

Applications can be picked up at the Steamfitters Local Union 420 Training Center - 14420 Townsend Road, Suite C, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

The application period extends throughout the year and classes start in Applicants apply at the training center .

Along with the completed application applicants must submit documentation of:

• Check or money order made payable to: Steamfitters LU 420 Training Fund in the amount of $25.00

• Copy of applicant birth certificate

• Copy of a valid state issued driver ’s license

• Drug & Alcohol Policy Form

• Form I9- Employment Eligibility Verification Form

• Copy of applicant ’s high school diploma

• Official high school transcript

• High School Equivalency Graduate Requirements – Three (3): o Copy of GED Certificate o Official GED Test Scores o Official High School transcript – regarding all high schools attended

• Copy of Military Form DD214 Discharge/Separation Form if applicable

Hourly Wages

CAPP is an unpaid program.

and transcripts are required to be delivered or post marked by the last Friday in October for the February class or by the last Friday in April for the August class.

Needs to Succeed

Contact

Recommended High School Preparatory Courses:

Phone: (609) 792-4768

English Composition, Math, Science, Four

Website: www.cappprep.com

2021 Hourly Wages

Apprentices start at a percentage of the current Journeymen hourly wage rate and receive rate increases each year

Address: CAPP 1641 W. Venango Street LL1 Philadelphia, PA 19140

Email: JaharaRussell@cappmathprep.com

Contact

(267) 350-2610 www.lu420.com

14420 Townsend Road, Suite C, Philadelphia, PA 19154