Go to the California Department of Industrial Relations website, at dir. ca. gov, to research potential apprenticeship programs in your county. Look under the “Apprenticeship” tab and search by occupation and county. You can also research a degree in plumbing from a technical school. This will cover a portion of your educational requirement and the program may be able to place you in an apprenticeship position.
Do not leave any spaces blank. You may be given 30 days to make corrections, but this will delay your application. Use only full legal names and official addresses. You will need to fill out personal information, including your social security number and information on any prior convictions. Do not strikeout or blot out any corrections. Start on a new form, or else your application is unlikely to be accepted. Support all work experience documentation with official payroll or W-2 forms. Submit a copy of your apprenticeship program certificate or diploma. Ask a prior employer or colleague to fill out the work experience certification form. They must be licensed, and they must have direct experience with you during your time as a journeyman.
