Pipefitting

4-Year Program | 600 Total Hours | $575/Year

The Pipefitting program is a four-year comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare learners for careers as skilled pipefitters. This NCCER-certified program covers essential concepts related to the installation and repair of high- and low-pressure pipe systems used in various industries, including:

Manufacturing
Electricity Generation
Heating and Cooling of Buildings

The four-level Pipefitting curriculum complies with the U.S. Department of Labor's standards for apprenticeship programs, ensuring that students receive industry-standard training and credentials.

NCCER Certification

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is recognized by the construction industry as the standard for training, assessment, certification, and career development for construction and maintenance craft professionals. This program's NCCER curriculum ensures that students receive industry-standard education and credentials.

RTI Compliance

This program fulfills the Related Technical Instruction (RTI) requirements set by the Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) for apprenticeship. The RTI classes offer systematic instruction designed to provide apprentices with the theoretical and technical knowledge essential to their occupation.

Course Schedule

Duration: October to April
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Total Hours per Year: 150 Hours
Format: Hybrid (Hodgson)

Delaware Department of Labor

Apprenticeship and Technical Training Office

1703 School Lane

Wilmington, DE 19808

302-683-3652

Hodgson Vo-Tech High School

2575 Glasgow Ave

Newark, DE 19702