Build Your Future
in The Trades
Why Apprenticeship Matters
Learn While You Earn
PHCC Virginia's registered apprenticeship programs combine classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job training. Apprentices gain real-world experience while developing the technical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the plumbing and HVAC industries.
Highlights:
✔ Earn a paycheck while training
✔ Industry-recognized credentials
✔ Classroom and hands-on learning
✔ Career advancement opportunities
✔ Registered with the U.S. Department of Labor
Explore the PHCC Apprenticeship Program
PHCC offers Plumbing and HVAC apprenticeship programs designed to combine industry-focused education with valuable on-the-job experience. Apprentices can choose from online or in-person learning options based on their needs and availability.
Online Apprenticeship
PHCC Academy® provides a flexible alternative to traditional classroom instruction. Each online course is equivalent to one year of classroom instruction (156 hours), allowing apprentices to complete their education while gaining hands-on experience with a participating employer.
In-Person Apprenticeship
Through vocational training facilities across Virginia, apprentices can work during the day and attend classes in the evening, combining structured classroom instruction with approximately 2,000 hours of on-the-job training each year. The four-year program is BAT-approved and recognized in Virginia and many other states.
Please note: Apprenticeship programs require coordinated on-the-job training with a participating employer. In-person programs are employer-sponsored, with enrollment available once per year.
Apprentice Events & Competitions
Showcase Your Skills. PHCC Virginia offers apprentices unique opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge, compete against peers, and connect with industry leaders.
Plumbing Apprentice
The Annual Plumbing Apprentice Contest gives third- and fourth-year apprentices the opportunity to put their skills to the test in a hands-on competition. Contestants complete a half-bathroom rough-in and are judged on the quality of their workmanship and technical skills.
First-, second-, and third-place finishers receive awards, with top finishers having the opportunity to advance to the PHCC National Apprentice Contest.
HVAC Apprentice
The HVAC Apprentice Contest gives apprentices the opportunity to showcase their skills in a hands-on national competition held in conjunction with the PHCC National Convention. Participants gain valuable experience while networking with industry professionals and exploring the latest HVAC technologies and products.
PHCC VA sponsors a top-performing HVAC apprentice to participate in this exciting industry experience.