Paid, on-the-job experience with contractor sponsors. Industry-taught programs. Small class sizes under 22 students. This is how trades careers are built right.
The Plumbing, Heating Cooling Industry needs more well-educated, skilled workers than ever. PHCC Academy students benefit the industry by providing the highest quality work and the best understanding of current technology and practices.
The PHCC Academy of San Diego offers training programs and certification courses taught by industry professionals. We take an “earn as you learn” approach, offering our students paid, on-the-job experience with contractor sponsors in addition to classroom instruction. Our class sizes stay small, under 22 students, to give each person access to personalized attention. These are just some reasons business owners and consumers look for the PHCC logo when choosing a contractor they trust.
classroom hours per year for plumbing apprenticeship
Paid OJT Hours (Journeyman Path)
Students Per Class Personalized Attention
Programs & Courses Available Now
Financial assistance programs exist for both plumbing and HVAC students. You may qualify.
Four programs. Hands-on instruction. Industry professionals teaching you exactly what the job demands. Choose your track below.
4-Year Journeyman Apprenticeship
7-Month Entry-Level Program
Tester Exam Prep Guide
Every program is taught by working industry professionals. You leave with real hours, real credentials, and real job-readiness.
In our 4-year Journeyman Plumbing Apprenticeship Program, you’ll receive over 600 hours of classroom instruction and accumulate more than 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job experience on your way to earning your PHCC Journeyman Card.
Our seven-month Entry-Level HVAC Program is perfect for those looking to start a career in the HVAC industry. Hands-on instruction from industry professionals will prepare you to perform residential and light commercial work confidently.
This course prepares you for the Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Exam. Our certification course will teach you everything you need to know.
Need to earn or renew your RRP certificate? This 8-hour course will enable you to work safely and confidently around potential lead contamination.
Several organizations offer financial assistance to students seeking to advance their knowledge in the plumbing and HVAC industry. Check out these opportunities below to see if you qualify.
Eligibility: Plumbing or HVAC student. The Foundation prioritizes roofing industry apprentices.
Enrollment Open January – April (of calendar year)
Eligibility: Currently enrolled or enrolling in a plumbing apprenticeship program. Working full-time for a licensed plumbing contractor who is a member of the PHCC National Association.
Enrollment Open January – May (of calendar year)
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited four or five-year plumbing apprenticeship program and work full-time for a licensed plumbing contractor.
Enrollment Open March – June (of calendar year)
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited HVAC Program.
Deadline: TBD
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