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Journeyman

Local 296 has a pool of 304 journey persons and 65 apprentices at the present time and we continue to grow.The following is a list of some of the Certifications and Licenses that our members have acquired. All classes are free to members.

  • Welding Certification, over 100 test sessions have certified 152 of our members with various welding procedures.
  • OSHA Construction Safety&Health Card, 135 of our members have 10 or 30-hour certificates.
  • American Red Cross First Aid / CPR, currently 65 members are certified.
  • Medical Gas Installer Certification, after 21 classes 119 members are certified.
  • Oregon Steam Fitters License, 78 of our members are at Class 5.
  • Idaho HVAC Licenses, 92 licensed members.
  • Idaho Plumbing License, 123 licensed members.
  • CFC Universal Certification, 32 certified members.
  • Orbital Welding Class, using ARC machines 87 of our members have attended classes to become proficient.
  • Leadership Class, these classes demonstrate the skills needed for supervisors on the jobsite. 44 members have taken this class to improve their skills.
  • Steward Class, this class provides a good understanding of our contract and how to avoid conflict on the job, 30 of our members have attended.
  • We provide both Oregon Plumbing and Steam Fitting continuing education classes.

For more information including wages and benefits, please visit our website at http://www.idplbandpf296.org or contact us at http://www.idplbandpf296.org/contact or by phone at 208 288-1296 Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm.

SW Idaho Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Apprentice Training Committee

Last year we spent over $150,000.00 in training for the apprenticeship program and journeyman upgrading classes. 70 apprentices attended 246 hours each of classroom training.

These classes include OSHA, Heritage, Science, Math, Rigging, Soldering and Brazing, Basic Electricity, Isometric Drawing, Water Supply, Drainage, Steam Systems, Hydronic Systems, Gas Installations, Medical Gas, Leadership, and Plumbing Code.

Journey persons are welcome to attend these classes as space allows. There were also 18 journey person upgrade classes held throughout the year. These classes are arranged on an as needed basis, and include Medical Gas, Boise City Gas Fitter License, Leadership, Swagelok Bending and Fitting Classes, Orbital Welding, First Aid / CPR and OSHA Classes.

Additionally, 24 different welding certification sessions were held this year with 233 of our members attending. This is an impressive way to show our contractors and customers that we have an ongoing and successful training program.

All apprentice and upgrade classes are provided free of charge for members

For more information including wages and benefits, please visit our website at http://www.idplbandpf296.org or contact us at http://www.idplbandpf296.org/contact or by phone at 208 288-1296 Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm.