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UA LOCAL 7 APPRENTICESHIP QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR AN APPLICANT TO BE CONCIDERED FOR A PROBATIONARY PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age. (See Section III B-2 Qualifications of Applicants for Apprenticeship in the National Guideline Standards of Apprenticeship);
     

  2. Complete this page, the application on Page 2, and return this form with the following:

    • High School transcript or high school equivalency (GED) certificate and official report of test results.

    • Military transfer or discharge form DD-214, if applicable;
       

  3. Achieve “pass” on Wonderlic assessment;
     

  4. Appear for interview when notified.


     

IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED FOR A PROBATIONARY APPRENTICESHIP YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
 

  1. Serve as a probationary apprentice for a period of 1 year (1700-2000 hours of on the job training);
     

  2. Serve a 5 year apprenticeship including the probationary period (8500-10,000 hours of on the job training);
     

  3. Report for work on a regular basis;
     

  4. Provide for your transportation to and from the job site;
     

  5. Work under the direction of a Journey Worker on the job site and perform job duties satisfactory.
     

  6. Attend related training classes regularly and maintain an acceptable average in those classes;
     

  7. Purchase text material for use in related training classes as required;
     

  8. Abide by all rules and regulations of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.

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