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What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is learning a skilled trade through on-the-job training and related technical classes. Students are required to take a minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction per year and complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training per year. Classes provide a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Apprenticeship programs help companies recruit, develop and retain a highly-skilled workforce for the jobs they need filled.
When individuals successfully complete a registered Apprenticeship program, they receive a national credential that is recognized anywhere in the industry.
Apprentices earn progressively higher wages as their skills develop.
There are Apprenticeship programs in over 1,000 occupations.
Gloucester County Institute of Technology offers approved programs. Length of training varies depending on the industry or union. The United States Department of Labor and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development approve apprenticeship programs in New Jersey.
What are the Advantages of Completing an Apprenticeship?
For Employers:
- Skilled workers trained to industry/employer specifications
- Reduced turnover
- Pipelines for new skilled workers
For Students, Apprentices and Journey Workers/Mentors:
- Jobs that pay higher wages
- Higher quality of life and skills versatility
- Portable credentials recognized nationally
How Can I Qualify?
You must be employed full-time in your chosen field of work and your employer or union must be willing to sponsor you. You may be eligible for advanced standing if you have on-the-job experience, vocational school training and/or military background. The Apprenticeship Coordinator will assist you with program placement and registration.
How Can I Become Certified?
Certification is open to all registered apprentices who successfully complete on-the-job and related classroom training requirements. Individual course certificates must be saved to document the apprenticeship program hours you have completed. Apprenticeship Certificates are issued by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
Note: Two months prior to completion of the full program, contact the Apprenticeship Coordinator, to begin processing your Completion Certificate.
Fall 2023 classes begin Monday, September 23, 2024
Spring 2024 classes begin Monday, January 27, 2025
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September through May
Monday through Thursday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
June through August
Monday through Thursday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Electrical Apprenticeship
REGISTERED ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Registered Apprenticeship program for the Occupation of Electrician is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway vetted and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District DBA Gloucester County Institute of Technologies Registered Electrical Program has a work process schedule that has been validated and will provide employers with a set of work activities that is in correlation with the required educational course work in the Electrical Industry.
As part of the registered apprenticeship program Electrical employers can participate to develop and prepare their current and future workforce. By registering an apprentice, the employer will be responsible for a total of Four Years with a minimum of 2,000 hours a year’s totaling 8,000 of mentored on the job training.
The Electrical registered apprenticeship program also requires 144 hours of minimum education work yearly totaling 576 hours. Gloucester County Institute of Technology has developed an approved validated curriculum combined with hands-on practical’s to meet the educational component in the Electrical Industry. All registered apprentices who complete the on-the-job requirement and the classroom component with a nationally portable recognized credential.
The Electrical Occupational code and RAPIDS Code that corresponds to the Registered Apprenticeship Program is O*NET-SOC CODE: 47-2111.00
and RAPIDS CODE: 0159.
Registered apprentices in GCIT’s registered apprenticeship program attend 2 evening classes per week from September through May.
REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL I
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview:
• Electrical Orientation to the Electrical Trades
• Safety for Electricians
• First Aide, AED, and CPR certification
• Introduction to Electrical Circuits
• Electrical Theory
• Introduction to the National Electrical Code
• Outlet, Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes
• Hand Bending
• Wireways, Raceways, and Fittings
• Conductors and Cables
• Basic Electrical Construction Documents
• Residential Wiring
• Electrical Test Equipment
• OSHA 30 Certification
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 23, 2024 to May 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL II
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview:
• Alternating Current
• Motors: Theory and Application
• Electrical Lighting
• Conduit Bending
• Pull and Junction Boxes
• Conductor Installation
• Cable Tray
• Conductor Terminations and Splices
• Grounding and Bonding
• Circuit Breakers and Fuses
• Hand Bending
• Residential Services
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 24, 2024 to May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL III
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview:
• Load Calculations – Branch and Feeder Circuits
• Conductor Selection and Calculations
• Practical Applications of Lighting
• Hazardous Locations
• Overcurrent Protection
• Distribution Equipment
• Transformers
• Commercial Electrical Services
• Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 23, 2024 to May 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL IV
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview:
• Motor Calculations
• Voice, Data, and Video
• Motor Controls
• Business Law
• Financial Literacy
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 24, 2024 to May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
For updated electrical licensing requirements, visit:
www.njconsumeraff airs.gov/elec
ELECTRICAL Licensing requirements:
State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors:
HVAC Apprenticeship
REGISTERED HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND VENTILATION APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Registered Apprenticeship program for the Occupation of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway vetted and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District DBA Gloucester
County Institute of Technologies Registered Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation Program has a work process schedule that has been validated and will provide employers with a set of work activities that is in correlation with the required educational course work in the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation Industry.
As part of the registered apprenticeship program Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation employers can participate to develop and prepare their current and future workforce. By registering an apprentice, the employer will be responsible for a total of Four Years with a minimum of 2,000 hours a year’s totaling 8,000 of mentored on the job training.
The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation registered apprenticeship program also requires 144 hours of minimum education work yearly
totaling 576 hours. Gloucester County Institute of Technology has developed an approved validated curriculum combined with hands-on practice to meet the educational component in the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation Industry. All registered apprentices who complete the on-the-job requirement and the classroom component with a nationally portable recognized credential.
The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation Occupational code and RAPIDS Code that corresponds to the Registered Apprenticeship Program
is O*NET-SOC CODE: 49-9021.00 and RAPIDS CODE: 0637.
Registered apprentices in GCIT’s registered program must attend 2 evening classes per week from September through May.
Department of Labor HVAC Registered Apprenticeship Standards
REGISTERED HVAC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL I
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview
• Introduction to HVAC
• First Aide, AED, and CPR certification
• Worksite Safety
• Common Hazards
• Health and Safety Hazards
• Employer Responsibilities
• Workers’ Rights
• Health and Safety Hazards
• Interactive Online Platform with Case Studies
• Trade Mathematics
• Basic Electricity
• Fundamental concepts of heating and combustion
• Introduction to Heating
• Introduction to Cooling
• Introduction to Air Distribution Systems
• Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
• Soldering and Brazing
• Basic Carbon Steel Piping
• OSHA30
• PAHRA
• International Code Council
Review Level I
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 23, 2024 to May 28, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
REGISTERED HVAC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL II
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview
• Alternating Current
• Compressors
• Refrigerants and Oils
• Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging
• Metering Devices
• Instrumentation
• Heat Pumps
• Basic Maintenance
• Basic Hoisting and Rigging
• Chimneys, Vents, and Flues
• Sheet Metal Duct Systems
• Fiberglass and Flexible Duct Systems
• Commercial Airside Systems
• Air Quality Equipment
• Introduction to Hydronic Systems
• PAHRA
• International Code Council
Review Level II
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 24, 2024 to May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
HVAC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL III
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview
• Fasteners, Hardware, and Wiring
• Control Circuit and Motors Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Cooling
• Troubleshooting Heat Pumps
• Troubleshooting Gas Heating
• Troubleshooting Oil Heating
• Troubleshooting Accessories
• Zoning, Ductless, and Variable Refrigerant Flow
Systems
• Commercial Hydronic
Systems• Steam Systems
• Retail Refrigeration Systems
• Customer Relations
• PAHRA
• International Code Council
Review Level III
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 23, 2024 to May 28, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
REGISTERED HVAC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL IV
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview
• Water Treatment
• Indoor Air Quality
• Energy Conservation Equipment
• Building Management Systems
• Systems Air Balancing
• System Startup and Shut Down
• Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration System
• Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems
• Business Law
• Financial Literacy
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 24, 2024 to May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Plumbing Apprenticeship
REGISTERED PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Registered Apprenticeship program for the Occupation of Plumber is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway vetted and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District DBA Gloucester County Institute of Technologies Registered Plumber Program has a work process schedule that has been validated and will provide employers with a set of work activities that is in correlation with the required educational course work in the Plumbing Industry.
As part of the registered apprenticeship program Plumbing employers can participate to develop and prepare their current and future workforce. By registering an apprentice, the employer will be responsible for a total of Four Years with a minimum of 2,000 hours a year totaling 8,000 of mentored on the job training.
The Plumbing registered apprenticeship program also requires 144 hours of minimum education work yearly totaling 576 hours. Gloucester County Institute of Technology has developed an approved validated curriculum combined with hands-on practicals to meet the educational component in the Plumbing Industry.
All registered apprentices who complete the on-the-job requirement and the classroom component with a nationally portable recognized credential.
The Plumber Occupational code and RAPIDS Code that corresponds to the Registered Apprenticeship Program is O*NET-SOC CODE: 47-2152.00
and RAPIDS CODE: 0159. Registered apprentices in GCIT’s registered apprenticeship program must
attend 2 evening classes per week from September through May.
REGISTERED PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL I
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview:
• Introduction to Plumbing
• Plumbing Safety
• First Aide, AED, and CPR certifications
• Plumbing Tools
• Plumbing Career Opportunities
• Plumbing History
• Leveling Instruments
• Mathematics for Plumbers
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Print Reading and Sketching
• Green Construction
• Building and Plumbing Code Level I
• 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code, Illustrated, New Jersey Edition, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
• 2021 International Mechanical Code
• National Fuel Gas Code
• Soldering, Brazing, and Welding
• Excavating
• OSHA30
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 23, 2024 to May 28, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
REGISTERED PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL II
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview
• Water Supply Systems
• Water Treatment
• Plumbing Fixtures
• Piping Materials and Fittings
• Valves and Meters
• Water Heaters
• Building and Plumbing Code Level II
• 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code, Illustrated, New Jersey Edition, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials
• 2021 International Mechanical Code
• National Fuel Gas Code
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 24, 2024 to May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
REGISTERED PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL III
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview:
• Designing Plumbing Systems
• Preparing for Plumbing System Installation
• DWV Pipe and Fitting Installation
• Installing Water Supply Piping
• Supporting and Testing Pipe
• Installing Water Heaters, Fixtures, Faucets, and Appliances
• Private Septic Systems
• Storm Water and Sumps
• Installing HVAC Systems
• Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
• Fire Safety and Irrigation Systems Water Heaters
• Building and Plumbing Codes Level III
• Building and Plumbing Codes
• 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code, Illustrated, New Jersey Edition, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials
• 2021 International Mechanical Code
• National Fuel Gas Code
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 24, 2024 to May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
REGISTERED PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEVEL IV
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FALL 2025)
MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED: 144
Curriculum Overview
• Repairing DWV Systems
• Repairing Water Supply Systems
• Remodeling
• Job Organization
• Business Law
• Financial Literacy
Cost: $1999
Days: Monday and Wednesday
September 24, 2024 to May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
For updated plumbing licensing requirements, go to
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/plu
PLUMBING Licensing requirements – State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers: (973) 504-6420
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Registration and Payment
REGISTRATION FOR ALL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS FOR SY24-25 IS NOW CLOSED.
PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE PAYMENT FORM BELOW UNLESS YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED (REGISTRATION MUST HAVE BEEN BEFORE 10/4/24).
Submitting the payment form without registration DOES NOT COUNT AS REGISTRATION.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.