Sprinkler Fitter
ABC Western Pennsylvania ChapterSprinkler Fitter
As a sprinkler fitting apprentice, you’ll develop critical skills in installing, maintaining, and repairing fire sprinkler systems. You'll learn to read blueprints, understand fire protection codes, and work with various sprinkler components and tools. Emphasis is placed on safety practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols. You’ll also enhance your problem-solving abilities and project management skills while upholding high standards of professionalism and ethics.
About the program
The Sprinkler Fitting Apprenticeship program is an intensive 4-year course that integrates hands-on experience with classroom instruction. It involves 144 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI), each year, and 8,000 total hours of On-the-Job Learning (OJL). The RTI follows the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) curriculum, allowing apprentices to earn industry-recognized, stackable credentials at each level. The program begins with CORE, an introductory module that covers communication skills, employability, basic safety practices, and the use of tools, before advancing through Sprinkler Fitting Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. Applications are due by July 1, 2025.
