Washtenaw Community College (WCC) manages one of the largest apprenticeship programs
in North America. The Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice Program, created and monitored by
the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), serves the largest local union
of Sprinkler Fitters in North America, Local 669. Local Union 669 is affiliated with
the United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Industry of the United States and Canada.
Sprinkler Fitters are piping mechanics that specialize in the installation and maintenance
of fire suppression systems. Each local 669 Sprinkler Fitter must complete a comprehensive
five-year apprentice program in order to become a journeyman. Washtenaw Community
College works with Local 669 and the JATC to manage, administer, and continually update
this program. WCC serves more than 3,200 Sprinkler Fitter apprentices each year with
course enrollments of nearly 13,000.
Testing Website
Visit the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee Testing website.