Chabot College 2024-2026 421 APPRENTICESHIP, APSF Career Opportunities All Apprentices start off with an hourly wage and fringe benefit package and the wages increase based on advancement within the program. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program and passing the CA state licensing exam, the graduate may be employed at the journey level by contractors, or may pursue an entrepreneurial path. Upon completion of the program, the median hourly rate is $34.92 (2021 rate, East Bay). LMI projections for East Bay region project 751 openings per year for sprinkler fitter occupations. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Support a safe and healthy work environment through analysis of the environment and application of safe policies and practices. 2. Demonstrate the skills to follow plans and blueprints, perform relevant calculations, and effectively use the tools and techniques to install, test, and maintain fire safety systems in accordance with industry practice, workmanship standards, and regulations. 3. Describe the history, current state, and future of fire protection systems and the sprinkler fitting profession, including related economics and supervision. Required Core APSF 9711 Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship I 3 APSF 9712 Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship II 3 APSF 9713 Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship III 3 APSF 9714 Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship IV 3 APSF 9715 Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship V 3 APSF 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship 1-8 Total: 16-23 SPRINKLER FITTER TECHNOLOGY Certificate of Achievement Students must first be accepted into the Sprinkler Fitters Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in APSF 9701 through 9710. The Apprenticeship program is a five year earn-and-learn program. Apprentices must work a total of 8000 hours in five years to reach journey level status. Apprentices are required to attend related instruction classes a minimum of 144 hours per year at the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (J.A.C.) Training. The responsibilities and work of the Sprinkler Fitter consists of the knowledge and ability to install all types of fire protection systems, including the layout and installation of underground fire mains. A Sprinkler Fitter is able to read blueprints and layout and install hangers and overhead piping in all types of buildings and all types of construction. Fire sprinklers are found in high-rises, warehouses, aircrafts, hangers, hotels, motels, and homes. For more information on the Apprenticeship Program, visit www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs. Career Opportunities All Apprentices start off with an hourly wage and fringe benefit package and the wages increase based on advancement within the program. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program and passing the CA state licensing exam, the graduate may be employed at the journey level by contractors, or may pursue an entrepreneurial path. Upon completion of the program, the median hourly rate is $34.92 (2021 rate, East Bay). LMI projections for East Bay region project 751 openings per year for sprinkler fitter occupations. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Support a safe and healthy work environment through analysis of the environment and application of safe policies and practices 2. Demonstrate the skills to follow plans and blueprints, perform relevant calculations, and effectively use the tools and techniques to install, test, and maintain fire safety systems in accordance with industry practice, workmanship standards, and regulations. 3. Describe the history, current state, and future of fire protection systems and the sprinkler fitting profession, including related economics and supervision.:” Required Courses APSF 9701 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship I 3 APSF 9702 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship II 3 APSF 9703 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship III 3 APSF 9704 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship IV 3 APSF 9705 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship V 3 APSF 9706 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship VI 3 APSF 9707 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship VII 3 APSF 9708 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship VIII 3 APSF 9709 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship IX 3 APSF 9710 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship X 3 Total 30 APPRENTICESHIP: SPRINKLER FITTER (APSF) COURSES 9701 Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship I 3 Units First half of year one of a five-year Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship Program. Topics overview include related safety and health, OSHA 10, Rigid 300, hand tools, ladders, scissor lift certification, scaffolds; reading sprinkler drawings (part one); care and use of hand tools; operation of the sprinkler head; reading a ruler, performing calculations with whole numbers and fractions; using a MacBook for online instruction; communicating pipe dimensions. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 18 hours
