Apprentice Program

Central Valley-Motherlode Pipe Trades Training Center 4842 Nutcracker Lane

Modesto, California 95356

Phone # (209) 338-0758 option #2

 

Central Valley Pipe Trades Training Center has its own YouTube channel — click here to visit: 

http://www.youtube.com/user/Local442Videos/videos

 

You can also follow us on Facebook: 

Central Valley Pipe Trades Facebook Page

 

Our piping apprenticeship is a five-year “earn while you learn” program. 

Starting pay is **$28.06 per hour**, and apprentices receive an upgrade **every six months**, which includes a raise of **$2.00+ per hour**. 

In addition to on‑the‑job training, apprentices attend classes **two evenings per week** at our state‑of‑the‑art training center.

 

Ask Yourself These 3 Questions?

Do you like a change of scenery every once in awhile?

Do you like to work with your hands and your head?

Would you like a career with a real sense of accomplishment?

Apprentice Application Process

 

 

  • Completed applications are only accepted in person and on the stated application date below

  • Application Testing will commence at the same location 2 to 3 weeks after the application date. Accepted applications will be notified via email

  • Only applicants who score the highest test results will earn an interview before our Interviewing Committee Interviewees will be notified via email

  • APPLICANT MINIMUM AGE OF EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OLD. Proof will be required at time of application.

  • All applicants must possess a high school diploma, high school proficiency certificate, or General Education Development certificate.  In addition, all qualified applicants must be able to read, write and speak the English Language.

  • Applicants must be physically able to perform all work of the occupation.  A physical examination may be required by individual approved employers.  If a physical examination is required by an employer, the cost shall be at the expense of the employer.

  • Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test paid for by the committee prior to orientation into the apprenticeship program

  • Applicants must possess a valid California Drivers License at the time of indenture.

 

 

Veterans We Want You!!!

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply

 You may receive 1 extra point on our application process for each year served active duty with a maximum of 3, after receiving at least a 75% on the application test.

Applicants, you may also receive an additional 3 points towards your application process for successfully completing an MC3 pre-apprentice program approved by the local Building trades council. Information can be found here; https://valleybuild.net/

 

To apply you will need to turn in a completed application “IN PERSON” with an valid ID, to the training center staff, sign the application list, and receive your receipt

 

Applications are only accepted in person and on this date

 

July 7th 2026 from 8AM to 11AM

 Limited to the first 120!!!

 

Applications are available at our website using the link found at the bottom of this page or at the training office

Please bring in your filled-out application along with a valid ID at the time stated above. 

You may only take the application test every 6 months pass or fail. Please see our website for a more dates and times.

Again!!! APPLICATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 120 WHO APPLY

 

The Piping Industry Entry Level Assessment are taken on a computer and consists of 50 multiple choice questions and is divided into the following nine parts

  • Verbal/Critical Reasoning

  • Mechanical Reasoning

  • Basic Mathematics

  • Geometry

  • Visual Understanding of Common Tools and Their Uses

  • Data Interpretation and Computation

  • Understanding the Writing of Basic Mathematic Language

  • Determining Dimensions on Typical Piping Diagrams

  • Determining Ability to Understand Abstract Shapes and Drawings

 

Study Guide and Practice Exam Click Here!!!

 

 The questions on this assessment are designed to determine if you have the ability to learn the skills needed to complete an apprenticeship program and become a journey level crafts person in the piping industry.

 

 You must obtain at least a 75% to pass. Testing will take approximately 2 hours

 

You may only apply to this apprentice program every six months, pass or fail

 

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE APPRENTICE APPLICATION