ABOUT PHCC OF SAN DIEGO APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
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Our program provides training at both the apprentice and journey level, with classes held during the evening hours,
allowing students to complete a full work day gaining on-the-job experience and putting their training to practice.
Our combination of “Hands On” training and classroom theory is under the supervision of our field- experienced
instructors preparing our graduates with marketable job skills.
Field trips, classroom demonstrations and guest speakers are incorporated when practical. Hands-on Training, lab
time and homework is part of the normal curriculum.
This program is administered by PHCC of San Diego through its Apprenticeship Training Committee, which is
composed of contractors with a deep abiding interest in the training and education of the industry.
CLASSES
Students attend class one evening a week, between 5:30 p.m. And 9:30 p.m. For 45 weeks. The training program
employs industry professionals as instructors.
For optimal learning, class size is limited to 30 students.
As part of the curriculum, industry experts demonstrate cutting-edge products and technology, along with innovative
production techniques.
The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship, shall be without
discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. PHCC San Diego program encourages gender
equity in students selection of courses and/or programs, career choices, and personal decisions. The sponsor will take
affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as
required under Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30, as amended and by the following legislation: Titles VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and the Education Code of the State of California.
PLUMBING COURSE OUTLINE
• PLUMBING FIRST YEAR
Installation Practices, Mathematics, Related Science, Blueprint Reading and Sketching, Occupation Safety and Health
Course, First Aid
Wednesdays 5:30-9:30pm 45 Weeks
• PLUMBING SECOND YEAR
Installation Practices, Mathematics, Related Science, Blueprint Reading and Sketching, Welding, Rigging and Hoisting,
Ladders and Scaffolds, Plumbing Vents and Sewage Pumps
Tuesdays 5:30-9:30pm 45 Weeks
• PLUMBING THIRD YEAR
Installation Practices (commercial and residential), Installation Methods, Mathematics, Related Science, Blueprints and
Specifications, Gas Code, Gas sizing, Storm drainage and sizing, Field Trips, Pre-planning, Productivity, and
Profitability,
Thursdays 5:30 - 9:30 45 Weeks
• PLUMBING FOURTH YEAR
Installation Practices, Mathematics, Related Science, Blueprint Reading, Plumbing Code, Plumbing Heating Systems,
Plumbing Curriculum Review
TBD 45 Weeks
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