Top-Notch Plumbing Registered Apprenticeship Program
The Only Registered Plumbing Apprenticeship in Greeley
Top-Notch Plumbing is proud to operate the only plumber-registered apprenticeship program in Greeley—and one of just a few in all of Northern Colorado. Our program is designed to develop skilled, licensed, and code-compliant journeyworker plumbers through a combination of hands-on experience and structured classroom education.
Program Overview
Program Type:
4-Year Registered Plumbing Apprenticeship
Location:
Greeley, Colorado
Program Goal:
To develop skilled and code-compliant plumbers through on-the-job training and classroom instruction covering all phases of commercial, residential, and industrial plumbing.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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Hold a high school diploma or GED
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Be physically capable of performing plumbing work
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Be employed with Top-Notch Plumbing for at least 90 days
Cost & Compensation
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No tuition cost – Top-Notch Plumbing covers the full cost of education
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Apprentices are paid wages throughout the program
Transferability
The apprenticeship certification is recognized in most jurisdictions across the United States.
Recognition & Career Advancement
- Certificates awarded after successful completion of each classroom course
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Wage increases tied to completion of each year/course
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Recognition during company meetings and in internal newsletters
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Eligibility to take the Colorado journeyworker plumber license exam upon completing the program
Career pathways include:
Program Benefits
For the Individual:
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Earn while you learn – no education cost
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Gain essential plumbing skills
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Build independence and leadership potential
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Open doors to licensure and long-term career growth
For the Company and Community:
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Builds a trained, reliable, code-compliant workforce
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Increases team capacity and reduces turnover
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Enhances local infrastructure through a skilled labor pool
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Stimulates economic growth and supports community self-sufficiency
Program Success Highlight
Congratulations to our first-year apprentices:
Isaiah, Moises, Tanner, and Vince – who successfully completed their first-year course, covering fundamental topics in the plumbing trade including introductory trade math and blueprint reading.
A special shout-out to Tanner for joining the program late and catching up with his peers. Great work, team!
Training Breakdown
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6,800 hours of supervised on-the-job training
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144 hours of classroom instruction per year
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Classroom courses cover:
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Plumbing Code
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Blueprint Reading
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Math for Trades
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Trade Science and Hydraulics
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Safety
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Pipefitting
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Soldering
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Gas Piping
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Drainage and Water Systems
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Apply Today & Join Our Team!
