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San Antonio, TX
UA Local 142
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130

Years Of Working Experience

Local 142 is a proud member of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada serving the San Antonio area..

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Local 142 is committed to providing its Members with the best training possible in the area.

Work as an apprentice under a licensed master in the field.

Earning a specialized certification can reward you with higher salary potential, stronger employment demand, and better job stability.

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What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is an opportunity in which students gain specific skills and knowledge related to a trade or craft. Training combines supervised daily on-the-job instruction, with classroom instruction in subjects related to the trade.

An apprentice is an individual who has entered into a written agreement with an employer and is provided an opportunity to learn a trade. An apprentice will learn how to install pipes and equipment, how to take care of tools, how to read blueprints, and how to follow regulations and codes. You will study first aid and safety, math and science, heating systems and refrigeration, pumps and hydronics, basic electricity and more.

First, apprentices earn money while working on the job to learn your trade. Also, training is low-cost, and employers pay for all or most of it. In apprenticeship programs, students learn from experts in the classroom and on the job. A strong background in reading, writing, and math, as well as mechanical aptitude is very helpful for success in an apprenticeship program.

Working conditions can be rugged, and the work can be difficult. You may have to work in cramped, uncomfortable positions or outside in bad weather. There is danger involved in working in high places and on construction sites. That being said, the industry is very concerned with safety, and you will be trained in Safety and First-Aid.