a plumber's gloved hands carefully tightening a nut around a pipe

Plumbers

PROGRAM

Tap into an exciting new career field!

Start your future while working in your field

Take classes at Lane while working as an apprentice plumber.

Prepare for your journeyman card

Our program combines both real world, on-the-job training with classroom learning. The apprenticeship lasts four years. You'll do 144 hours of related training per year and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. Afterward, you can take your licensing exam through the Oregon Building Codes Division. With a few more courses, you can get your associate degree in construction technology.

4 years Classes + on-the-job training
Cost Varies Contact us for more info

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Use plumbing tools and techniques
  • Understand industry safety standards like OSHA and building codes
  • Understand general trade skills for construction

AFTER LANE

After your apprenticeship, you can apply for a journeyman plumber license. The current minimum Journey-level wage for Plumbers is $36.02 per hour.

Turn your coursework into a degree

Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship, 1-yr Certificate

Earn a certificate on your road to apprenticeship. You'll take more classes to deepen your skills and earn 1 year certificate.

Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship, AAS

Associate Degree

Earn a degree on your road to apprenticeship. You'll take more classes to deepen your skills and earn an associate (2 year) degree.

Learn more about the types of degrees & certificates Lane has to offer

Faculty Spotlights

Ed Plummer

Instructor

Ready to Learn More?

Talk one-on-one with our Apprenticeship Coordinator to find the perfect path for you

Lane Community College - Apprenticeship Program
4000 E. 30th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405
Advanced Technology Division

Building 15, Room 201
Monday-Wednesday 8-4pm
Thursday 8-1pm