Apprenticeship
Table Rock Campus
The Plumber Apprenticeship Program is highly competitive. Currently, approximately 30 individuals are on the waiting list. All applicants are ranked to determine selection order.
Applicants should ensure their documentation is complete and accurate to remain competitive.
Selection criteria includes:
- Public service (Peace Corps, Vista, National Guard, volunteer firefighter, etc.).
- Military service.
- Educational background.
- Prior plumbing or construction experience.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Valid driver’s license, CDL, driving record.
- Other training such as CPR, first aid.
Application Process
Applying for an apprenticeship can take time, and openings are limited. Some programs accept applications year-round, while others open only during specific times of the year.
Being placed in an applicant pool does not guarantee immediate placement. Candidates are selected as positions become available, so it is important to plan ahead and continue working while you wait.
Step 1: Meet the Minimum Requirements
Review the minimum qualifications for your apprenticeship program to ensure you are
eligible to apply.
Step 2: Submit an Online Apprenticeship Application
Complete and submit the online apprenticeship application through WorkHands during
the program’s open application period.
Step 3: Participate in the Selection Process
Qualified applicants will participate in the program’s selection process. Selection
procedures vary by program and may include applicant ranking, interviews, applicant
pool systems, random drawings, or other program-specific requirements.
Step 4: Accept Your Apprenticeship Offer
If you are selected by an approved training agent and accepted into the apprenticeship
program, you will be contacted with the next steps to complete your apprenticeship
registration and RCC enrollment.
Where to Apply
How to Request an Application
Applicants can request an application or ask questions about RCC’s Plumber Apprenticeship
Program by emailing:
Randall M. Tyle
Executive Director, Mid-Oregon Chapter IEC
Coordinator – Area IV TAC / Area V & VII Plumbers, Lane County Industrial JATC
MidOregon@aol.com
541-344-6473
Pathway to Apprenticeship
To increase your chances of entering the program, we highly encourage applicants to secure employment with one of our training agents — even in an entry-level role. Find approved training agents by going to Oregon BOLI Apprenticeship and searching for program MA #5012.