Apprenticeship Applications are accepted Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:00PM. All applications must be completed in-person at our Training Center; 3601 McIntosh Road Dover, FL 33527.
Here at UA Local Union 123 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & HVAC-R Techs. Apprentices can choose a specific path to follow, to be trained as a UA Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, or HVAC-R Technician.
Requirements:
- Valid Drivers License
- Social Security Card
- Valid Birth Certificate
- High School Diploma or GED
- High School Transcripts
- Members coming in from the Military should provide their DD214
- Dependable transportation is required.
Watch the videos below for more information on your career path.
Welder
A welder works in every area of the construction industry where metals and alloys are joined. They will work with plumbers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, and HVAC-R techs. Work will include installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of piping systems as well as join structural steel brackets and supports for such systems. A welder has to work in many different environments and in all types of positions. Welders will study blueprints, drawing, and specifications for the job and must measure, cut and weld using various welding methods and tools.
Plumber
The plumber installs, repairs, maintains, and services piping and plumbing systems and equipment used for drinking (potable) water distribution, sanitary stormwater systems, and waste disposal. They also work on technical installations for Medical Gas, Hydronic in-floor heating, Solar Panels, Heat Pumps, Cross-Connection Control, and many other systems necessary for the health and safety of the general public. Their work is found mostly in the new home building and renovation, high rises, and commercial construction sectors including hospitals schools, and other institutional buildings.
HVAC-R
A service technician’s work covers the general responsibilities for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR). This would include the installation and maintenance of all sizes of heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Some job-specific applications include complete gas piping installations, high voltage electrical components, testing and analyzing, and start-up of systems.
Pipefitter
The steamfitter-pipefitter is a tradesperson with the knowledge and ability to layout, fabricate, assemble, install, maintain, and repair piping systems that transport all types of fluids, slurries, and gas in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. They are the only trade to specialize in planning, design, and installation of low- and high-pressure steam systems. Their work is diverse and in fields such as oil refineries, paper mills, nuclear power plants, manufacturing plants, and the automotive industry. The systems that the pipefitter may work on are some of the highest pressure and temperature applications and require a thorough knowledge of scientific principles to complete this work safely.
