Plumbing apprenticeships in Orange County
Plumbing and pipefitting in Orange County is largely an apprenticeship trade — you earn a paycheck from day one and classroom hours come alongside the work. Programs below serve Orange County directly or cover it as part of a wider Southern California footprint.
Some pathways start with a pre-apprenticeship or a community college certificate before you test into a full apprenticeship. Both routes are listed here.
Union locals
- UA Local 582
Orange County plumbers and steamfitters.
Training programs
Orange Coast College (OCC)
Construction Technology certificates and degrees.
OCC Adult Education
Tuition-free construction courses for adult learners.
UA Local 582 JATC
Plumbers and steamfitters joint apprenticeship training.