Apprenticeships

Carpenters in the Independent program construct, remodel, alter or repair wood in combination with other material structures.  Carpenters work with wood products, build concrete forms, platforms, structures and work in conjunction with other trades such as iron workers, brick masons and other craft workers. This program is a competency-based national curriculum requiring that all of the modules and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training be completed to sit for the comprehensive examination for a journeyman’s certificate.

Electricians are compulsory licensed craftsmen who plan, lay out, and install, alter or repair electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus and controls. To sit for the journeyman exam, an apprentice must complete 576 minimum hours of related instruction and four years and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT). Application with the State of Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing must be made upon commencement of employment.

Ironworkers erect structural steel, work with ornamental iron, reinforcing steel, rigging and machinery moving. Work is very physical, strenuous and precise. The JATC Ironworker is registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training for additional registration and certification. The program is directed by the National Ironworker JATC and approved by the local sponsors.

The classes are held fall and spring semesters and more often when requested by the JATC. Check with the ironworker training director for class availability.

Plumber/Pipefitters fabricate, remodel and repair all classes of piping systems. This program is registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and Apprentice registration is strongly encouraged. The national JATC curriculum has been adopted by the local sponsors and adherence to this and all other registering and licensing bodies must be strictly followed. An apprentice must have the approval of the JATC before registering
for classes.