The Mission of the PHCC-GSA-PUAC: evaluate new ideas in our industry, and bring the best administration and teaching techniques to our Apprenticeship and Trainee Program - the benchmark for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Industry.
Earn While You Learn Apprenticeship
Earn State & Federally-Registered Apprenticeship Status
Portable Credentials that are Nationally Recognized Throughout PHCC
Demonstrate Your Advanced Knowledge in the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Industry
Gain Instant Professional Credibility
Conduct Knowledgeable Conversations with Clients/Homeowners
Stand Head and Shoulders above the Competition
Increase Your Earnings Potential
Advance Your CAREER!
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Plumbing vs HVAC/R
The PHCC-GSA-PUAC Trainign Facility offers both Plumbing and Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning and Refrigeration training! This table gives you an overview of the requirements for each trade to help determine each student's starting point.
| Plumbing | HVAC/R | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Length | Four (4) Years | Five (5) Years |
| License Requirements | C-36 | C-20 |
| On the Job Training Hours (OJT) | 7,200 | 8,000 |
| Areas approved to train | 47 Counties in California | State of California |
| Student Indentured | State & Federal | Federal |
| Class Hours | 800 | 1,080 |
| Challenge Tests Available | 1st, 2nd and 3rd year | 1st year |
| Age requirement | 18 years | 18 years |
| CA valid ID requirement | Yes | Yes |
| GED or High School Diploma | Yes | Yes |
Download the Water Supply Calculator
The PHCC Water Supply Calculator App offers PHCC members a single resource to determine water supply fixture units and minimum fixture branch sizes for common plumbing fixtures, typical pressure drops in water meters, equivalent lengths of fittings.
