PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

6 Weeks to a Plumbing Career.

Paid, hands-on training led by a retired master plumber. Graduate with your OSHA 10, apprentice license, and manufacturer certifications — debt-free.

$13/hr

Paid Training

100%

Job Placement

$0

Tuition Cost

8

Students Per Cohort

Earn While You Learn

The apprenticeship model has been tested and proven for thousands of years. This is why we believe our apprentices should earn while they learn. Our training is led with hands-on, high-repetition installations in our training facility, working on live systems.

Apprentices learn by watching and doing. Classroom time and the code book are then brought in to understand topics at a deeper level. This ensures engagement and increases subject retention. We introduce each plumbing system at a first-principles level so graduates have a solid foundation they can apply to commercial or residential plumbing. Our goal is to teach our apprentices how to think and seek information — skills that will take them a long way.

Hands-On Training

High-repetition installations on live systems. Learn by watching, then doing — not sitting in a classroom.

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Earn While You Learn

$13/hr from day one. We invest in you because the apprenticeship model works.

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First Principles

Every plumbing system taught from the ground up. Build a foundation that applies to commercial or residential work.

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6–12 Month Head Start

Our graduates enter the workforce with the experience of a 6–12 month apprentice — without the schooling debt.

Where You'll Train

Our San Antonio facility is purpose-built for hands-on plumbing training. Elevated platforms with live systems, mobile work stations, and manufacturer equipment.

TPC facility with mobile work stations and equipment
Plumbing rough-in practice on framed walls
PVC pipe assembly and DWV system training
Plumbing training rough-in on framed wall stations

What You'll Learn

Six weeks of structured, hands-on training designed to prepare you for a career in the plumbing industry from day one on the job.

Week 1

Industry Introduction

Introduction to the plumbing industry, career paths available, and tool and fitting identification. Build the foundation of knowledge every plumber needs.

Week 2

Drain, Waste & Vent

Hands-on training in DWV systems — the backbone of any plumbing installation. High-repetition practice on live systems in our training facility.

Week 3

Water Systems

Water supply systems and distribution. Includes a field trip to an active job site to see commercial and residential applications in the real world.

Week 4

Gas Systems

Gas piping, safety protocols, and installation fundamentals. A critical skill set that increases your value to any employer in the trade.

Week 5

Fixtures

Fixture installation and trim-out. Hands-on practice installing sinks, toilets, faucets, and water heaters on our training facility's live systems.

Week 6

Review & Job Placement

Comprehensive review, OSHA 10 certification, and job placement preparation. Interview opportunities with our industry partners.

Students using power tools on training platform

Hands-On Training

Students on active job site field trip wearing hard hats

Job Site Field Trip

Student working on water heater installation

Water Heater Install

Classroom instruction with plumbing theory

Classroom + Code

Graduates receiving NIBCO manufacturer certifications

Certifications

Upcoming Cohorts

5 cohorts running throughout 2026. Each cohort trains 8 students over 6 weeks with a 3-week break between sessions.

Cohort 1

February 2 – March 13, 2026

COMPLETE

100% placed within 1 week of graduation

Cohort 2

April 6 – May 15, 2026

IN PROGRESS

Cohort 3

June 8 – July 17, 2026

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Cohort 4

August 10 – September 18, 2026

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Cohort 5

October 12 – November 20, 2026

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Instructor mentoring students on the training platform

Small Cohorts. Real Guidance.

With only 8 students per cohort, you're not a number. You're training alongside a retired master plumber who has decades of field experience. Every question gets answered. Every mistake becomes a lesson. This is apprenticeship the way it was meant to be.

8:1

Student to Instructor

240+

Hours of Training

What You Graduate With

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OSHA 10 Certification

Industry-standard safety certification recognized by every employer in the trade.

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Texas Apprentice License

Your official license to work as a plumbing apprentice in the state of Texas.

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Manufacturer Certifications

Product-specific certifications from leading plumbing manufacturers, increasing your value to employers.

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Interview Opportunities

Direct introductions and interview opportunities with our growing network of accredited industry partners.

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Hands-On Experience

240+ hours of real-world training that sets you apart from day one on any job site.

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Zero Debt

No tuition. No loans. You were paid to learn, so you start your career debt-free and moving forward.

Ready to Start Your Career?

Apply today and join the next cohort. No experience required. No tuition. Just the drive to build something meaningful.