APPRENTICESHIP FAQ'S

To learn more about A&J Training Trust’s 5-year apprenticeship program please click here or select About Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship menu above. To apply for the apprenticeship program, please click here to fill out an application with Pipe Careers.

For instructions on how to check your schedule click here or select Check My Schedule under the Apprenticeship menu above. Alternatively, you can click here to download the How to Check My Apprenticeship Schedule Online PDF.

A&J Training Trust cannot update your information. If you need to update your contact information on file with A&J Training Trust please contact your Local Union. Find your Local’s contact information by clicking here or selecting Resources under the About menu above.

According to the block training policy, available by clicking here:

Only one (1) absence will be allowed to be made up.

According to the block training policy, available by clicking here:

Only one (1) absence will be allowed to be made up.

If you miss one day of the four day class, you will be enrolled in a makeup class.

According to the block training policy, available by clicking here:

Missing more than one day will result in being marked incomplete according to the block training policy, available by clicking here:

Please contact your Local JATC as it is responsible for overseeing your apprenticeship.

Find your Local’s contact information by clicking here or selecting Resources under the About menu above.

If scheduled for makeup it will appear under your enrolled classes. If you do not see a makeup class under your enrolled classes and you believe you qualify to take one, please contact the office by clicking here or by phone at (310) 604-0892.

It is your responsibility to know your schedule, inform your employer of training dates and check for scheduling updates regularly.

For instructions on how to check your schedule click here or select Check My Schedule under the Apprenticeship menu above. Alternatively, you can click here to download the How to Check My Apprenticeship Schedule Online PDF.

If you miss your makeup class you will be marked incomplete.

According to the block training policy, available by clicking here:

Tutoring is open to all Apprentices and takes place every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm online via Zoom. To attend tutoring please call A&J Training Trust's administrative office at (310) 604-0892 during business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Or contact us on the contact page utilizing the Apprentice Inquiries option on the drop-down menu.

If you have a question about your grade please reach out to your instructor or training center site supervisor.

Click Safety Classes are designated for journey workers.

For more information on how to apply for EDD for your scheduled week of block class please click here or select EDD under the Apprenticeship menu above.

A&J Training Trust is not associated with EDD and the guide provided is for reference only.

You may be able to test directly with NITC if you missed or failed your NITC exam during your apprentice class.

Contact NITC by calling (213) 380-6482 or click here for their contact page.

If it has been 1 year or less since you received your First Aid/CPR certification please reach out to A&J Training Trust for a copy of your card. A duplicate of your original card may be ordered by A&J Training Trust's administrative office at your request for a fee paid in advance by you. Please reach out to A&J Training Trust to order and pay.

If it has been over 1 year you will need to retake a First Aid/CPR class for this updated certification.

A&J Training Trust does not hold a copy of your card. A duplicate of your original card may be ordered by A&J Training Trust's administrative office at your request for a fee paid in advance by you. Please reach out to A&J Training Trust to order and pay.

You may download the NITC application you need from their official website. Please click here for NITC's website. Follow the instructions on the application as directed by NITC.

Please use the contact page to submit a transcript request to A&J Training Trust through the Apprentice Inquiries option on the drop down menu. Transcript requests may require Local Union approval and may take up to 10 business days to process.

A&J Training Trust is your training and educational entity. For vacation and benefit information contact the Southern California Pipe Trades Trust Fund by clicking here or call (213) 385-6161.

A&J Training Trust is your training and educational entity. For questions about work hours please contact your Local Union. Find your Local’s contact information by clicking here or selecting Resources under the About menu above.

A&J Training Trust is your training and educational entity. For questions about your dues please contact your Local Union. Find your Local’s contact information by clicking here or selecting Resources under the About menu above.

A&J Training Trust is your training and educational entity. For questions about health and welfare contact the Southern California Pipe Trades Trust Fund by clicking here or call (213) 385-6161.

A&J Training Trust is your training and educational entity. For questions about pension(s) and 401k please contact the Southern California Pipe Trades Trust Fund by clicking here or call (213) 385-6161.