What is an Apprenticeship Program?

Earn while you learn! Work with an experienced trade professional to learn a valuable trade while earning a good wage.

Complete industry-certified training coursework.

Receive pay increases as you gain more knowledge and skills.

Work anywhere. Upon completion of the 4 year program you will receive a nationally recognized

certificate as a journey-level sprinkler fitter.

What Do Sprinkler Fitter Professionals Do?

Build, install and maintain wet and dry pipe fire suppression systems

Work with precision tools to measure, cut and install piping

Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks and control equipment

Weld pipes Test systems for leaks using air or liquid pressure

equipment Service & repair sprinkler systems Prepare cost estimates Read and interpret work specifications & fire

codes

How Much Can I Earn?

How Do I Get Started?

Earn $15.34 per hour to start.

Advance to $30.67 per hour—that’s about $61,000 per year—within 4 years.

Experienced sprinkler fitter professionals can make upwards of $70,000 per year.

You must meet these minimum qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age 2. Have a high school diploma or GED certificate

Note: Employers may require a pre-employment substance abuse test and a valid drivers license.

Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship Program

Build A Better Future

Applications are available on-line at www.abcpnw.org or by email jhead@abcpnw.org

Mail completed applications with all required documentation to ABC, 2201 NE Columbia Blvd, Ste. 1C, Portland, OR 97211

For more information visit www.abcpnw.org or contact Associated Builders and Contractors at 503.598.0522

ATTENTION VETERANS:

PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

MINORITIES AND WOMEN ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

How Do I Apply?

DATE OF NOTICE: April 4, 2016

This is a public notice from the OR SW WA Sprinkler Fitter JATC,

MA #1077, a registered training program with the

Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries.

Employers are located in the counties of Benton, Clackamas,

Clatsop, Columbia, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Hood

River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Was-

co, Washington, Yamhill in the State of Oregon.

How DO I Get Started?

Complete Application and Registration Agreement.

Applications are available at the ABC office, 2201 NE

Columbia Blvd, Ste 1C, Portland, OR 97211.

Applicants must meet minimum requirements at the

time of application.

Must be at least 18 years of age

Have a high school diploma or GED

3. All additional documentation must be submitted

with application

4. Completed applications will be reviewed and scored

according to the additional documentation listed below.

5. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications are

reviewed, scored and ranked based on the applicant’s

documentation.

6. The Sprinkler Fitter JATC meets four times a year

(February, May, August & November) to approve any

new applicants to the Pool of Eligibles.

7. Applicants will be notified by mail of their rank on the

Pool of Eligibles.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE

MILITARY

TRADE SCHOOL

TRANSCRIPTS, COURSE CERTIFICATES, AND/OR COLLEGE DEGREES

WORK EXPERIENCE: PAY STUBS AND W2S DON’T COUNT FOR POINTS

COMPANY LETTERHEAD AND/OR DD214

VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE CPR CERTIFICATION

PHOTO COPY

RESUMES DON’T COUNT FOR POINTS IN WORK OR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE POINT SYSTEM VISIT WWW.ABCPNW.ORG

Next Step

The ranking of applicants on the Pool of Eligibles changes

when new applicants are added to the list and all applicants

are re-ranked according to their total score. All applicants

are then sent an updated letter is sent informing them of

their

new rank.

Qualified applicants remain on the Pool of Eligibles for up

to two years. It is important to note than an applicant can

increase their application score while in the Pool of Eligibles

which will help them move up in rank. One of the most

common ways to increase an application score is by

submitting documentation of additional classes and/or work

experience and a new registration agreement.

You must notify the apprenticeship office of any changes to

your address or phone numbers. You may be removed from

the pool if you do not keep your contact information current.

Applicants at the top of the Pool of Eligibles qualify to

move into the Ready for Employment Pool, which consists of

three applicants. Sprinkler Fitter training agents interested

in

hiring apprentices are given the names of the individuals on

this Ready for Employment list and contact applicants to

Maintain a good driving record and a drug-free lifestyle.

Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation with liability insurance.

Be physically capable of climbing and standing on a ladder for long periods of time and able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. consistent with trade practice.

Demonstrate a good work ethic by arriving at work on time and completing an honest days work.

Follow the instructions of your supervisor and work as a

Keys to Success

WOMEN AND MINORITES ARE ENGOURAGED TO APPLY Veterans who qualify for GI Educational Benefits may use them in this program.

OREGON/SW-WASHINGTON SPRINKLER FITTERS JATC

APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION This form must be completed in its entirety by the applicant

Please Print All Information

Log #SPK Committee Use

Completion Date Score

Application

Overall Score

APPLICANT’S INFORMATION: PROGRAM INTEREST Last Name First MI 7. How did you learn about this program?

[Check All That Apply]

Mailing Address

□ Radio/TV □ From Someone In The Trade

□ Newspaper □ Through an Apprenticeship Program □ Job Placement

□ School Counselor □ Word-Of-Mouth

□ Other: List some reasons why you are applying for this apprenticeship program:

City State Zip

Phone (Area Code & Number) Alternate Phone Number

EMAIL (print legibly)

8.

EDUCATION

You Must Supply All Transcripts As Required 1. Are you a High School graduate? □YES □NO 9. Are you familiar with how an apprenticeship

program works? □YES □NO 1a. If no, do you have a “GED”? □YES □NO

2. Circle to indicate years of formal education you have completed. 10. Give a brief description of the kind of work you think is

involved with this trade Less than 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 More than 18

3. List degree you have earned:

ABILITY 11. Are you physically and mentally able to safely

perform or learn to safely perform the work of this trade, either with or without reasonable accommodations?

□YES □NO

4.. Did you ever participate in any kind of vocational technical training during or after high school?

□YES □NO 12. Are you able to get to and from work at various job sites anywhere within the geographical area that this apprenticeship program covers?

□YES □NO

5a. If yes, how long was the program? Months 5b. Describe the program: 13. Are you able and willing to attend all related

classroom training as required to complete your apprenticeship?

□YES □NO

5c. Did you complete the program □YES □NO 14. Are you able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles or towers of various lengths and heights?

□YES □NO 5.. Did you ever participate in any kind of

school-to-work (co-op education) program when you were in school?

□YES □NO 15. Can you crawl and work in confined spaces

such as attics, manholes and crawl spaces? □YES □NO

6a. If yes, describe the program: 16. Are you able to read and understand

English? □YES □NO

17. Are you able to hear and understand verbal Instructions and warnings given in English? □YES □NO

6b. Did you obtain full time employment (placement) In a related field upon completion of the program?

□YES □NO 18. Can you communicate verbally in English & be understood easily? □YES □NO

WOMEN AND MINORITES ARE ENGOURAGED TO APPLY Veterans who qualify for GI Educational Benefits may use them in this program.

BACKGROUND WORK HISTORY

19. Have you served in the US military □YES □NO 27. Do you have a valid Driver’s License? □YES □NO 19a. If yes, how long? Months 28. Do you have any traffic violations?

29a. If yes, please explain

□YES □NO 19b.What branch?

19c. Did you complete military school? □YES □NO 29. Are you presently employed? □YES □NO 30a. If yes, do you request that we not

contact your present employer? □YES □NO

30b. If yes, are they a training agent in our program? □YES □NO

30. Did you have any part-time or summer jobs while attending school? □YES □NO

20..

Do you have Sprinkler Fitter work experience? □YES □NO

21. Do you have experience in any kind of construction work? □YES □NO

22..

Do you have experience in any Sprinkler Fitter related field? □YES □NO

PRESENT EMPLOYER

23..

Have you applied with this apprenticeship program before? □YES □NO 1. Employer:

Supervisor Name: 24a. If yes, how many times? Phone Number: 24b. If yes, what year(s)? Job Title: 24.

. Have you ever applied for apprenticeship in any other trade or occupation? □YES □NO Describe Work Performed :

25. Have you participated in an apprenticeship

of any kind? □YES □NO From: To:

26a. If yes, in what? PAST EMPLOYER 26b. If so what was your reason for leaving the program? 2. Employers:

Supervisor Name: 26. Are you currently serving an apprenticeship? □YES □NO Phone Number:

27a. If yes, list the employer or apprenticeship sponsor:

Job Title: Describe Work Performed : Reason for Leaving: From: To:

INITIAL STATEMENT INITIAL STATEMENT

I am aware that it is my responsibility to keep this program informed of any change in my address or phone number.

I understand that any intentional false statement or information I have provided on this application form or on other documents shall be cause for termination of registration should I be selected for the program.

I have read and understand the basic qualifications for entry into the program.

I understand that my application will expire after 2 years removing me from the pool of eligibles and I will have to reapply at the next opening

I understand that I must furnish documentation to provide evidence that I do meet the qualifications required for entry into the pool of eligible candidates for this apprenticeship.

I understand that if I fail to submit ALL of the required information

within the specified time frame, my application may be considered incomplete.

I have been given specific instructions as to what is required of me to complete this application .

If accepted into the apprentice program, I agree to attend school on my own time, pursue the prescribed course of study related to the trade and comply with the written standards for apprenticeship. I understand all the above and state that to the best of my knowledge all information provided on this form is true and accurate. . I agree that any false statements made by me in this application shall constitute grounds for disqualification of my selection or grounds for my discharge if false information is discovered after being selected for apprenticeship program. .Print Name:__________________________________Signature:________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

Oregon Bureau of Labor and IndustriesLog #

Apprenticeship and Training DivisionException #

APPRENTICESHIP REGISTRATIONAGREEMENT

MA #

COMPLETE ALL SECTIONSInitial License #

NOTICE: The Apprenticeship and Training Council requires apprentices to provide their social security number (SSN)for purposes of identification only. Refusal to disclose the SSN may result in the denial of rights, benefits andprivileges. [5 USC §552a, ORS 660.060(8) and OAR 839-11-088(1)(b)(1)]

Symbol/Suffix

Agreement #

COMMITTEE NAME:

OCCUPATION as listed in Standards:

Applicant’s Last Name First MI Social Security Number

Mailing Address Phone – Area Code & Number

City State ZIP County

This information isrequested to ensure equalemployment opportunity andcompliance.

GENDER RACE/ETHNICITY BIRTH DATE VET STATUS

Male Female WH BL AI AS HI VET RES

Military Service Discharge Date Length of Service

EDUCATION

Circle highest gradecompleted in eachcategory.

High School Diploma Trade School College Diploma GED

9 10 11 12 Yes No 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Yes No Yes No

PERFORMANCE REPORTING INFORMATION SYSTEM (PRISM)

CONSENT TO DISCLOSE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FOR USE IN THE PERFORMANCE REPORTING INFORMATION SYSTEM (PRISM)

ORS 657.734 and OAR 839-11-0088(1)(b)(2) authorizes the Bureau of Labor and Industries’ Apprenticeship and TrainingDivision to allow you to voluntarily participate in PRISM. Failure to participate will not be used as a basis to deny you anyright, benefit or privilege provided by law. If you consent to participate in PRISM, your social security number will only beused only in the following manner. The Performance Reporting Information System will collect client and workforce relatedinformation from the participating agencies (including this agency), analyze that information and provide the participatingagencies and other state agencies and officials with statistical data, including education, training and other servicesprovided to clients and the resulting client outcomes, in order to aid the agencies’ program planning for providing servicesto Oregon’s citizens. PRISM I will release only aggregate statistical information, without any personal identifiers, such asname or social security number. Furthermore, the data produced by PRISM will not be used by any participating agency,or any other state agency or official, to make any decision or take any action directly affecting any individual, including you.

YES, I consent to disclose my social security number and related records for use in PRISM as described above.

NO, I DO NOT consent to disclose my social security number and related records for use in PRISM as described above.

Signature Date

BOLI/ATD

800 NE Oregon #1045Portland OR 97232-2180

Call 971-673-0760 Fax 971-673-0768

OREGON STATE APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COUNCIL REGISTRATION AGREEMENT

Apprentice Name Committee Name

Agreement Number Committee Address

This Agreement Revokes and Supersedes Any and All PreviousAgreements and Is Subject to the Terms and Provisions Below

THE EMPLOYER, or the Employer’s Agent, and the apprentice agree to be bound by any changes, modifications,deletions or amendments to the apprenticeship standards duly promulgated by the Oregon State Apprenticeship andTraining Council.

THE EMPLOYER, or Employer’ Agent, agrees to employ and diligently and faithfully train the apprentice, in accordancewith the terms and conditions of the Apprenticeship Agreement and Apprenticeship Standards. The Employer, orEmployer’s Agent, certifies that they have such an apprentice job in their establishment and, except for practicaleventualities preventing the same, will appoint the apprentice to journeyman upon satisfactory completion of training.

THE APPRENTICE agrees to perform the work of the trade or craft diligently and faithfully during the period of training, inaccordance with the terms and conditions of the Apprenticeship Agreement, the Apprenticeship Standards and the rulesand policies of the local committee.

THIS AGREEMENT must be registered by the State Apprenticeship and Training Council and after the probationaryperiod, the State Apprenticeship and Training Council or the State Director of Apprenticeship and Training, under aprocedure approved by the Council, may terminate the Apprenticeship Agreement. There is a probationary period duringwhich the apprenticeship agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice to the Apprenticeship Division,Bureau of Labor and Industries. If the employer is unable to fulfill the obligations under this agreement, the appropriatelocal committee may transfer this obligation to another appropriate employer, or to the local union of the trade, or to thelocal committee itself.

THE SERVICE of the Council and the Director may be used as a condition precedent to the right to sue in a court ofproper jurisdiction regarding the settlement of differences arising out of the agreement where such differences cannot beadjusted locally, or in accordance with established industrial procedure, or in accordance with provisions of an applicablelabor contract, Oregon Revised Statute 660.060.

WITNESSETH, that the Employer or Employer’s Agent, the above apprentice, and the parent or guardian if a minor,hereby enter into the period of training in conformity with the Apprenticeship Standards for the named occupation whichhave been approved and registered by the State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and such standards, and anyamendments thereto made during the period hereof, are hereby made a part of this agreement, with the same force andeffect as though written herein, a copy of which shall be attached to the agreement. The apprentice authorizes the releaseof school records to the apprenticeship committee while in the apprenticeship program.

RECORD OF COMMITTEE ACTION

The apprentice is rated as starting the period of apprenticeship on (date)

Term of Apprenticeship hours with a probationary period of hours, or one year,whichever is shorter

Credit for Prior Experience Required annual related training hours

SIGNATURES

Committee Chair, Secretary or Authorized Representative Committee Action Date

Apprentice Date

Parent/Guardian (if apprentice is under the age of 18) Date

Registered by the Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training CouncilRev: 07/01/14

OR/SW WASHINGTON SPRINKLER FITTER APPLICATION POINT SYSTEM

Qualifying applications will be reviewed and scored according to the following point system. Points will not be given unless the applicant provides written documentation (letters from employers on company letterhead, DD214, course certificates, school transcripts, etc.)

EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma 2.0 GPA or higher Maximum point: 2 GED 230* score or higher (*2300 for GEDs obtained after 12/31/01)

High school classes - 2 points per semester credit with grade of C or better: Maximum points: 22 Drafting First Aid & Safety Classes Math Classes Design/Architectural Welding Job Safety & Health Shop Sprinkler-related OSHA Classes Leadership Development Soldering & Brazing College/trade/military classes - 1 point per semester credit with grade of C or better: Maximum points: 16 Drafting First Aid & Safety Classes Soldering & Brazing Design/Architectural Physical Fitness Blue Print Reading Shop Writing Job Safety & Health Welding English OSHA Classes Sprinkler-related NFPA Classes Leadership Development Math Classes Use & Care of Tools Project Management/Supervisor

WORK EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE: Maximum points: 30

Sprinkler-fitter related (including military) 6 points per 6 months*

All other work experience (including military) 3 point per 6 months* *6 months averages out to 1,000 work hours

OTHER

CURRENT CPR CARD: Maximum points: 4 VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE: Maximum points: 6

COLLEGE/TRADE/MILITARY PROGRAMS Maximum points: 20

Sprinkler Fitter-related programs - 12 points per degree/completion: Sprinkler Fitter trade school Military Sprinkler Fitter trade school 4-year/2-year college degree Pre-apprenticeship (B-Fit, Youth Builders, Job Corps, and other pre-apprenticeship programs)

General occupation programs - 8 points per degree/completion: Military trade school 4-year/2-year college degree Pre-apprenticeship (B-Fit, Youth Builders, Job Corps, and other pre-apprenticeship programs)

TOTAL MAXIMUM POINTS: 100