Apprentice Training Program:

Our apprenticeship program is registered with the State of Maryland. It is the most viable apprenticeship program for sprinkler fitters in the state in consistently producing tomorrow's top journeymen sprinkler fitters. Apprentices undergo a five-year training program consisting of over 720 hours of classroom training and 10,000 hours of on the job training. Apprentices are required to maintain a 70% or better grade point average in the classroom and are monitored in the field by monthly performance evaluations.

Our Joint Apprenticeship Committee consisting of both labor and industry representatives develop and monitor our training program to ensure that the contactors' concerns in today's market are met.

Apprentice Instructors are not only qualified journeymen, but are U.A. certified and are sent to the U.A. Instructor Training Program to learn the latest teaching methods and technological advances in the industry. While working in the field, the apprentice is assured expert training by working alongside and learning from certified journeymen.

Apprentices are taught a wide range of courses to enhance their field training such as Blue Print Reading, Types of Systems, Fire Pumps, NFPA 13, Alarms, Testing, and Customer Relations, among other courses. Apprentices also are trained in the use of pneumatic and powder actuated tools; certified in the use of aerial platforms and lifts; and learn burning, cutting, soldering, and brazing. Most importantly, apprentices are trained and certified in First Aid and CPR.

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Applicant Information Sheet:

Sprinkler fitters are pipefitting specialists in fire protection. They install, repair, and maintain all types of fire protection systems. While most of this work deals directly with automatic sprinkler systems they also have the skills necessary to install and service a wide variety of other fire protection equipment such as standpipes, carbon dioxide systems, halon systems, foam systems and dry chemical systems.

If you should become a member of the U.A. Local Union 536 Joint Apprenticeship Program the facts of life are that you:

1. Are under the jurisdiction and control of the Local 536 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee and assigned to a contractor for training.
2. Serve as a probationary apprentice for a period of up to one year.
3. Must complete a 5 Year apprenticeship excluding the probationary period.
4. Must perform satisfactorily both on the job and in the Related Training Program. Unsatisfactory progress in either area can result in termination of your apprenticeship.
5. Must provide for your transportation to and from the job location.
6. Are required to work both inside and outdoors.
7. Will work with overhead piping normally ranging in size from 1 inch to 8 inches and with underground pipe ranging in size from 4 inches to 16 inches.
8. Will receive a starting wage as established by the Agreement between Local 536 and its Signatory Contractors. Those performing satisfactorily will receive an increase based on a percentage of the Journeyman's rate every six months.
9. Will become eligible for Health and Welfare benefits for yourself and your immediate family on the first day of the calendar month following your completion of 600 hours worked in the trade. Your employer will also make contributions into a fund to cover the cost of your education and contributions into a pension plan for your retirement.

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Requirements:

To make an application for entry into the U.A. Local Union 536 Joint Apprenticeship Program you must:

1. Apply in person at Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local Union 536, 6100 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, Maryland 21228. Applicant must call (410) 747-0630 to make an appointment to apply.
2. Applicant must provide the following documents when filing an application.
• A copy of your birth certificate showing that you are not less than 18 years of age or other such document.
• A copy of your high school diploma or high school equivalency (G.E.D.) certificate.
• High school transcript or official report of high school equivalency tests results.
• A copy of your Military Discharge Form (DD-214), if applicable.
• A copy of your valid drivers license.
3. Applicant is required to pass a drug-screening test upon entry into the program.
4. Applicant must appear for interview when notified.

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