Southwest Piping Institute

Southwest Piping Institute, affiliated with UA Local 412, offers separate five-year apprenticeships for plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVAC/R service technicians. Welding apprentices combine paid daytime work for signatory contractors with related classroom instruction two evenings per week, plus occasional Saturday training. The institute serves New Mexico and the El Paso area and provides a pathway toward journeyperson-level employment in the piping trades.

Programs Offered

Welding Apprenticeship

Credential: Registered Apprenticeship/Journeyperson Pathway
Processes: Pipe
Program Length: 5 years
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Paid daytime on-the-job training plus two 3.5-hour evening classes per week; occasional Saturdays

This state-registered five-year apprenticeship combines paid daytime employment with a signatory contractor and related classroom instruction two… Read full description

This state-registered five-year apprenticeship combines paid daytime employment with a signatory contractor and related classroom instruction two evenings per week. Apprentices are paired with journeypersons for on-the-job training, receive progressive pay increases as requirements are met, and work toward journeyperson-level employment in welding within the piping trades. Prior documented experience may shorten the program if the apprenticeship committee grants credit.

Offered at

Main Campus — Albuquerque, NM

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