Apprenticeship Instruction at MATC

The following list includes apprenticeship instruction areas at MATC. The list does not represent all occupations that may offer apprenticeships. For more information about any of the following programs, please contact Nick Triscari, Apprenticeship Coordinator, 414-571-4743 or e-mail Triscarn@matc.edu

Or contact the Milwaukee office of the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, State Office Building, 819 N. 6th St. Room 516, e-mail hafeezah.ahmad@dwd.state.wi.us The state office of the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards can be reached at 608-266-3332.

Or use the Request Information Form.

Barber/Cosmetologist
Bricklayer and Mason
Cement Mason
Construction Electrician
Culinary (Cook)
Glazier
Heat and Frost Insulator
Industrial Electrician (Maintenance Electrician)
Industrial Pipe Fitter
Machine Repair
Machine Tool (Machinist)
Painter and Decorator
Patternmaker
Plumber
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Roofer
Sheet Metal Worker
Sprinkler Fitter
Steamfitter
Steel Foundry and Molder (Foundry/Metal Casting)
Telecommunications (DVD) Installer/Technician
Tool and Die Maker
Tool Maker

For information about the following three apprenticeships, please call 414-571-4743 or e-mail Triscarn@matc.edu
Childcare Development Specialist
Drywall Taper and Finisher
Telecommunications (DVD) Installer/Technician

Barber/Cosmetologist, Milwaukee Campus
The Barber/Cosmetologist Apprentice Program is a two-year to four-year program consisting of 3,712 hours of hands-on training in a shop or salon, and theory instruction at MATC of six hours every Monday for four semesters.

As an apprentice, you are indentured to a shop or salon manager who directly supervises, and is responsible for your 3,712 hours of practical training. Managers provide you with the equipment necessary to learn all phases of practical training, and pay you for your hours of work as well as class attendance. Both an apprentice and manager are responsible to keep records of all practical, hands-on training in the shop or salon.

Additionally, you are required to complete academic theory instruction offered at MATC to complete an apprenticeship. The apprentice must enroll in the next semester of academic theory instruction offered after the application for apprenticeship is submitted.

Opportunities for barber/cosmetologists are excellent. Entry-level positions include hairstylist, hair colorist, manicurist, skin-care specialist, makeup artist, and hair and scalp specialist. With additional training, experience, and/or licensing, many more opportunities exist. About half of all experienced barber/cosmetologists are self-employed.

Admission Requirements: Qualifications depend upon individual employers, but a high-school diploma or GED is highly recommended. You must be 18 years old, or 17 and have a high school diploma, or 16 years old and currently in high school.

Application: Apply directly to a shop or salon willing to train you.   The shop or salon must be licensed, in business for one year, and have a manager on record with the Department of Regulation and Licensing to which you will be assigned.   Your sponsor should contact the appropriate district representative handling that geographical area to obtain an employer/apprentice application to submit to the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards for the indenture contracts. These contracts must be prepared and approved as a State Indentured Apprenticeship. An application must also be submitted to the Department of Regulation and Licensing for the permit and licensing.

Course Requirements: Eight Barber/Cosmetology Apprentice Theory courses, 1.5 credits each for a total of 12 credits.

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Bricklayer and Mason, West Allis Campus
A mason is a highly skilled craftsperson who uses brick, concrete block and stone to construct buildings of all kinds, from the smallest house to the tallest skyscraper. Population and business growth create a need for construction, and while some jobs will be created by increased demand for skilled workers, most openings result from replacing bricklayers who retire or leave the trade for other reasons. As a journeyman bricklayer, you can advance to become a foreman, superintendent, estimator, building inspector, or you can start your own masonry business. If you like working with your hands and head, take pride in your work, enjoy working outside, and are in good physical condition, this trade may be for you. Transportation is essential as your work will take you to various sites throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

Admission Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old unless you have already graduated from high school. A high school diploma (or GED) and a high school transcript are required plus a passing grade in the MATC Pre-apprentice Test Battery. In addition, you will need a statement of physical fitness from a physician. You must also hold a valid driver's license. Drug testing will be required prior to employment.

Application: Complete an application at the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local #8, 17125 W. Cleveland Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151-0617, 262-827-4080.
Applications are taken year-round. Obtain employment with an approved employer using the letter of introduction issued to you after passing the pre-apprentice test and after all other qualifications have been met. A list of approved (for training) contractors is provided, and two full-time union field representatives are available to assist you in your search for an employer. Once employment is secured, you must notify the apprenticeship office for final approval by both the JATC and the State Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Your apprenticeship begins after your placement has been properly approved.
 
Course Requirements (15 Credits):
Semester 1: Bricklaying Technique; Safety, Tools, and Equipment; Methods of Bricklaying 1; Trade Arithmetic for Bricklayers; Job Relations
Semester 2: Blueprint Reading for Building Trades; Materials of Construction; Methods of Bricklaying 2; Quantity Survey for Bricklayers
Semester 3: Sketching and Drawing for Building Trades 1; Building Codes; Methods for Building Layout; Estimating for Bricklayers; Economic Relations; Applied Methods of Bricklaying

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Cement Mason, Milwaukee Campus
Cement masons are employed by builders to pour and finish floors, steps, walks, roads, and patios made of concrete or specialty materials. Business expansion, population growth, and people's desire for new housing all contribute to a need for skilled cement masons. Many graduate apprentices are now foremen, supervisors or own their own businesses.

Admission Requirements: You must have a high school diploma or GED to be accepted as a cement mason apprentice. You will also need a passing grade in the MATC Pre-apprentice Test Battery, and you will need to pass a drug screening test.

Application: Applications are accepted the first and third Mondays of each month at the Cement Masons Union Local 558 office, 2360 N. 124th St., Suite 200, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, 414-607-6967 or 414-607-6974.

Course Requirements (12.5 Credits):
Semester 1: Materials of Construction; Concrete Technology; Trade Arithmetic for Bricklayers 1; Blueprint Reading for Building Trades
Semester 2: Safety, Tools and Equipment; Concrete Technology 2; Trade Arithmetic for Bricklayers 2; Basic Shop Sketching; Drawing for Building Trades
Semester 3: Panel and Form Construction, Building Codes, Layout for Cement Masonry, Science for the Trowel Trades, Quantity Survey for Bricklayers

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Construction Electrician, Mequon Campus
This apprenticeship is a five-year program with a minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job work for an electrical contractor at construction sites. In addition, you will participate in 1,125 hours of classroom instruction away from the job site. The industry has enjoyed steady growth over the past 40 years and there is an ongoing need for highly skilled construction electricians. The industry's projected continued growth will provide high skill/high wage opportunities for those possessing the drive, desire, and background to become true electrical craftspeople. The industry has a registered selection process to aid in choosing the best possible candidates for apprenticeship.

Admission Requirements: You must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or a GED. Applications completed by high school seniors will be accepted and processed; however, a high school diploma is required for final placement in the apprenticeship program. In addition, you must have completed one full year of high school algebra and one full year of geometry or trigonometry with a minimum grade of C, or completed a postsecondary course of algebra and geometry or trigonometry with a minimum grade of C. Transcripts are required. You must be physically capable of performing the work of the trade and hold a valid driver's license. In order to qualify for the selection interview, you must take the MATC Pre-apprentice Test Battery. Once you reach employable status, you must successfully pass a drug screening test before placement in the field.
 
Application: Applications are accepted on the third Monday of each month at the Milwaukee Area Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, 3303 South 103rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53227, 414-543-9060.

Course Requirements (31.75 credits):
Semester 1: Electricity for Construction Electricians
Semester 2: Electricity for Construction Electricians 2
Semester 3: Electricity for Construction Electricians 3
Semester 4: Electricity for Construction Electricians 4-A
Semester 5: Electricity for Construction Electricians 4-B5
Semester 6: Electricity for Construction Electricians 5-A
Semester 7: Electricity for Construction Electricians 5-B
Semester 8: Wisconsin State Electrical Code
Semester 9: Motors, Transformers, Magnetic Controls
Semester 10: Programmable Logic Controllers

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Culinary (Cook), Milwaukee Campus
A culinary apprenticeship is a three-year, on-the-job training program that gives you the opportunity to gain valuable job experience while building your career in the food service industry. Culinary apprentice graduates are trained for positions such as broiler cook, saute cook, garde manger, pastry cook and sous chef. With additional work experience, graduates have attained chef and manager positions in area restaurants, hotels, private clubs, institutional operations and catering firms.

During your apprenticeship, you will train under an experienced chef through a rotation of the various kitchen stations. On-the-job training is reinforced through formal coursework at MATC. Prospective apprentice applicants must secure employment on their own through an approved sponsoring establishment list.

The culinary apprentice program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). All apprentices are required to become members of the ACF. You also will be required to keep a training log to ensure the training goals of the program are being achieved. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive culinary certification through the ACF.

As an apprentice, you are paid your hourly wages while taking courses at MATC. You are required to purchase textbooks, the ACF logbook, uniforms and a cutlery set for enrollment in the program.

Admission Requirements: To become a culinary apprentice, you must have a high school diploma or GED. Apprentices must be employed in the food service industry under the supervision of a qualified chef mentor. MATC and the ACF Chefs of Milwaukee Chapter will assist you in finding an approved sponsor. Once employment is secured, you and your employer will submit an application to the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Applications are available through the Apprenticeship Office or your local technical college. Once the contract has been initiated, MATC will notify you for a program orientation.

Course Requirements (18 credits):

Semester 1:
Mise en Place
Soups, Stocks, Sauces
Foodservice Sanitation
Hospitality, Industry Overview
Culinary Math

Semester 2:
Meat Cookery
Poultry Cookery
Nutrition
Computer Applications/FS

Semester 3:
Fish and Seafood Cookery
Culinary Trends
Menu Design

Semester 4:
Baking for Cooks
Pastries/Specialty Desserts
Food & Beverage Purchasing

Semester 5:
Garde Manger 1
Garde Manger 2

Semester 6:
Culinary Practicum
Dining Room Service
Human Resource Management

For more information on starting your culinary apprenticeship, contact:
John Reiss
Culinary Arts Department
Milwaukee Area Technical College
700 West State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443
414-297-6861
reissj@matc.edu

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Glazier, Milwaukee Campus
The majority of glaziers are employed in commercial construction, where they may fabricate and install aluminum extrusions, mirrors, and different types of glass and related products. A glazier apprenticeship is four years in length. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will be a glazier journeyman and recognized as a skilled worker with the opportunity to increase employability and economic security.

Admission Requirements: You must have a high school diploma or GED and be 18 years of age. You must also pass the Pre-apprentice Test Battery at MATC, pass a physical examination, have no fear of heights, and hold a valid driver's license.

Application: Call 414-778-2078, Glaziers Local 1204, 633 South Hawley Road, Suite 104, West Allis, WI 53214, or contact Nick Triscari, 414-571-4743
Triscarn@matc.edu

Course Requirements (12 credits):
Semester 1: Blueprint Reading for Building Trades, Glazing Techniques 1, Arithmetic for Glaziers
Semester 2: Glazing Techniques 2, Store Front Details
Semester 3: Glazing Techniques 3, Welding Techniques, Job Relations, Economic Relations

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Heat and Frost Insulator, Oak Creek Campus
Heat and frost insulators use a wide variety of insulating materials for heating, plumbing, cooling, steam, chemical, process, product, fossil, and nuclear power generating systems. An important part of your training includes the proper use of scaffolding, ladders, work platforms and safety and power equipment. Most of the apprentice training takes place on the job, and job safety is essential. Each apprenticeship lasts a minimum of four years, with no fewer than 6,240 hours. During your training, you will gain a well-rounded concept of the trade as well as the skills and ability to perform the work required to meet the challenges of the construction industry. Because of energy conservation, the need for insulating pipes and ducts will increase. New products and applications will require highly trained individuals to do this work.

Admission Requirements: To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age. You must also take and pass the Pre-apprentice Test Battery at MATC.

Application: Applications are accepted year-round. You may obtain an application in person from Heat and Frost Insulators Local 19, 12110 West Adler Lane, Milwaukee, or call 414-258-9373 for an application to be mailed or faxed to you. Or contact Nick Triscari, 414-571-4743, Triscarn@matc.edu
After the application requirements have been met, you are placed on a waiting list. As area contractors request apprentices, they are selected from the waiting list in the order of their placement on the list. All applications are processed in the same manner, with no consideration given to race, color, religion, national origin, or gender.

Course Requirements (10.75 credits):
Semester 1: Pipe Covering 1, Insulation of Mechanical Systems, Mathematics for Steamfitters 1, Mathematics for Steamfitters 2, Standard First Aid/CPR
Semester 2: Pipe Covering 2, Drawing for Steamfitters 1, Tack Welding
Semester 3: Industrial Safety, Insulation, Fabrication, and Layout Work, Specifications and Job Work Orders, Pipe Covering 3

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Industrial Electrician (Maintenance Electrician), Milwaukee Campus
In this apprenticeship, you are employed by a specific industrial plant or by state or local government. You will learn to repair, replace and maintain existing electrical equipment under the supervision of a journeyman electrician. Each industrial plant or state or municipal governmental body determines the length of its apprenticeship. Usually it is four to five years in duration. You will be required to perform satisfactorily on the job and to attend day school, and you may be required to attend additional night school classes. You also must maintain the minimum grades required by the employer. The large number of industrial plants and state/municipal governmental bodies that need qualified electrical maintenance personnel provides a broad base for employment opportunities. When you complete your required training and receive your journeyman's certificate, you may advance to become a foreman or supervisor.

Admission Requirements: Each industrial employer or state/municipal governmental body establishes its own requirements.
 
Application: Each industrial employer or state/municipal governmental body determines when it will accept applications. Because MATC does not manage the hiring practices of employers, the college is not responsible for placing interested individuals into apprenticeships. Contact: Nick Triscari, 414-571-4743, Triscarn@matc.edu

Course Requirements (28 credits):
Semester 1: Principles of Direct Current, Code for Industrial Electricians 1
Semester 2: Principles of Alternating Current, Code for Industrial Electricians 2, DC Generators and Motors
Semester 3:
Code for Industrial Electricians 3, Transformers, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Print Reading/Drafting
Semester 4: Solid State Electronics, AC Generators and Motors, Electromagnetic Controls 1
Semester 5: Electrical Variable Speed Drivers, Electromagnetic Controls 2, Programmable Controllers 1
Semester 6: Code for Industrial Electricians 4, Programmable Controllers 2
Semester 7: Automated Control Systems, Networking

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Industrial Pipe Fitter, Oak Creek Campus
The majority of industrial pipe fitters are employed by companies to maintain their heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment. They are also involved in installation and maintenance of process piping. Industrial pipe fitter apprentices must be able to meet the instructional requirements by attending day classes and successfully completing the assigned curriculum. While the length of the apprenticeship depends on the company, generally this is a four-year apprenticeship. Each company has its own labor agreement that defines tool ownership responsibility. With as many different job titles as there are companies, work can range from assembly line maintenance to pipe welding and offers a broad range of employment opportunities.

Admission Requirements: Qualifications depend upon individual employers, but a high school diploma or GED is highly recommended.
 
Application: Apply directly to a firm or company that will be willing to train you. Because neither MATC nor the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards manages the hiring practices of employers, they are not responsible for placing interested individuals into apprenticeships. However, you may seek counseling and guidance with the apprenticeship coordinator at MATC. Contact Nick Triscari, 414-571-4743, Triscarn@matc.edu Once you have secured an employer sponsor, the sponsor should contact the appropriate district representative handling that geographic district to obtain an employer/apprentice application to submit to the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards for the indenture contracts. This application must be on file at the bureau so the apprenticeship contract can be prepared and approved as a state indentured apprenticeship.

Course Requirements (16 credits):
Semester 1: Science for Steamfitters, Drawing for Steamfitters 1, Mathematics for Steamfitters 1, Fundamentals of Oxyacetylene Welding
Semester 2: Hot Water Heating Systems, Drawing for Steamfitters 2, Mathematics for Steamfitters 2, Fundamentals of Arc Welding
Semester 3: Steam Applications, Drawing for Steamfitters 3, Mathematics for Steamfitters 3, Basic Pipe Welding
Semester 4: Basic Hydraulic Components, Heating and Air Conditioning

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Machine Repair, Milwaukee Campus
Machine repair mechanics generally install, maintain and service their employer's machinery. They diagnose mechanical failure and correct it, and are required to be able to service all parts of a machine. They keep accurate records of work performed and adhere to schedules of inspection for the equipment. Reading blueprints and technical manuals is also part of the job. This apprenticeship program consists of 8,320 hours of on-the-job training, of which a minimum of 576 hours is classroom instruction at MATC. Since modern manufacturing relies more and more on automated processes, the need for mechanics should increase at a rate above the average of all occupations. The outlook for placement of qualified apprentice applicants is very good.

Admission Requirements: Qualifications depend upon individual employers, but a high school diploma or GED is highly recommended.

Application: Apply directly to a firm or company that will be willing to train you. Because neither MATC nor the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards manages the hiring practices of employers, they are not responsible for placing interested individuals into apprenticeships. However, you may seek counseling and guidance with the apprenticeship coordinator at MATC. Contact Nick Triscari, 414-571-4743, Triscarn@matc.edu Once you have secured an employer sponsor, the sponsor should contact the appropriate district representative handling that geographic district to obtain an employer/apprentice application to submit to the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. This application must be on file at the bureau so the apprenticeship contract can be prepared and state approved.

Course Requirements (16 credits):
Semester 1: Machine Technology 1, Metrology, Machine Trades Math 1, Machine Blueprint Reading 1
Semester 2: Rigging, Machine Trades Math 2, Machine Blueprint Reading 2, Fundamentals of Arc Welding
Semester 3: Fluid Logic Controls, Basic Hydraulic Components
Semester 4: Electricity for Related Trades, Drives and Linkages, Fundamentals of Oxyfuel Welding, Fundamentals of Semi-Auto Wire Welding

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Machine Tool (Machinist), Milwaukee Campus
A machinist's work involves taking a piece of rough stock or casting and manufacturing an intricate part to precise specifications. As a machinist apprentice, you'll learn how to accomplish this task during your 8,320 hours of training, which include a minimum of 576 classroom hours at MATC. You'll learn to set up and operate a variety of specialized machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, jig grinders, and computer-controlled machining and turning centers while applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, and metal properties. With specialties available for machinists such as toolroom machinist, production machinist, etc., the outlook for placement of qualified candidates is very good. Advancement opportunities include the tool and die field and toolmaking, as well as supervisory professions. Some machinists go on to open their own machine shops.

Admission Requirements: Qualifications depend upon individual employers, but a high school diploma or GED is highly recommended.

Application: Apply directly to a firm or company that will be willing to train you. Because neither MATC nor the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards manages the hiring practices of employers, they are not responsible for placing interested individuals into apprenticeships. However, if you are uncertain of the process, you may seek counseling and guidance with the apprenticeship coordinator at MATC. Contact Nick Triscari, 414-571-4743, Triscarn@matc.edu Once you have secured an employer sponsor, the sponsor should contact the appropriate district representative handling that geographic district to obtain an employer/apprentice application to submit to the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards for the indenture contracts. This application must be on file at the bureau so the apprenticeship contract can be prepared and state approved.

Course Requirements (16 credits):
Semester 1: Machine Technology 1, Metrology, Machine Trades Math 1, Machine Blueprint Reading 1
Semester 2: Communications for Apprentices, Machine Technology 2, Machine Trades Math 2, Machine Blueprint Reading 2
Semester 3: Machine Trades Math 3, CNC Programming and Planning, Cutting Tools
Semester 4: Basic CAD/CAM, Materials and Metallurgy, Jig & Fixture Design Theory, Geometric Dimension/Tolerance

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Painter and Decorator, Milwaukee Campus
Painter apprentices complete a four-year program, attending school one day per week for three semesters. The remaining four days of work are spent on the job, learning new skills under the direction of a skilled journeyman. Duties o include ladder and scaffold work; wood finishing; wall preparation and repair; painting all substrates inside and outside by brush, roller, or spray applications; wallpaper hanging; and color mixing and matching of paints, stains, putties, and special coatings. Working conditions can vary, such as working in stores, residences, new construction sites, painting bridges, tanks, factories, and exteriors of tall buildings. Your employer will supply all other needed equipment. There are many career options available in the painting industry. Journeymen painters may go on to become foremen, supervisors, or run their own businesses.

Admission Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. You will be required to take the MATC Pre-apprentice Test Battery, which includes a color vision component. You also need a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
 
Application Process: Applications are taken year-round. You may obtain an application by contacting the Milwaukee Area Painters and Allied Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, 2850 S. 166th Street, P.O. Box 510308, New Berlin, WI 53151-0308, 262-797-7800.

Course Requirements (14.25 credits):
Semester 1: Blueprint Reading for Building Trades, Ladders and Scaffolds, Paint Systems/Finishes, Spray Painting, Standard First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10
Semester 2: Wall Preparation & Repair, Wood Finishing, Painting Methods/Techniques 1, Job Relations
Semester 3: Lead Abatement, Wallcoverings 1, Color Theory, Painting Methods/Techniques 2

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Patternmaker, Milwaukee Campus
The first step in transforming technical drawings into cast products is the construction of patterns. This is done by highly skilled patternmakers. The majority of patternmakers are employed in the many pattern shops throughout Wisconsin. Entrance into the trade of patternmaking is through serving a four-year indentured apprenticeship with a company employing patternmakers. Some patternmakers may also be employed in foundry pattern shops and in model-making shops. There are many career options available within the patternmaking trade, from wood to metal to plastic patterns, pattern layout, CMM operator, and engineering (CAD-CAM). Journeymen patternmakers may go on to become foremen or supervisors or run their own shop.

Admission Requirements: You must have a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license is also required.
 
Application: Prospective applicants should apply with their employer to find out if they have apprentice openings. MATC does not manage the hiring practices of employers and is not responsible for placing interested individuals into apprenticeships. Contact Nick Triscari, 414-571-4743, Triscarn@matc.edu

Course Requirements (16 credits):
Semester 1: Machine Trades Math 2, Drawing Interpretation/Pattern Layout 1, Job Relations, Economic Relations
Semester 2: Drawing Interpretation/Pattern Layout 2, Metal Casting-Patternmakers 2
Semester 3: CAD/CAM Applications, Drawing Interpretation/Pattern Layout 3
Semester 4: Metal Patternmaking Techniques, Patternmaking Equipment/Supplies, Drawing Interpretation/Pattern Layout 4

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Plumber, West Allis Campus
Plumbers are responsible for the water piping to and drainage systems from plumbing fixtures, appliances and equipment installations, plus their maintenance and repair. Plumbers also install natural gas piping to appliances and medical gas systems in health care facilities. The apprenticeship covers five years with a minimum of 8,000 hours of construction-site, hands-on training coupled with 432 hours of paid related day school instruction. You are also required to attend 360 hours of unpaid night school instruction. Your apprenticeship is completed after you pass the Wisconsin state plumbing examination which qualifies you for a journeyman plumber license. The Milwaukee area plumbing industry has maintained steady growth, and the industry will always be in need of highly skilled plumbers who are efficient, productive, and reliable. Due to recent federal and state environmental concerns over dwindling fresh water supplies, the industry is currently being challenged to provide plumbing systems that require more sophisticated methods of conserving water usage. As the cost of providing treated water to consumers rises, so will the demand for skilled plumbers.

Admission Requirements: You must have a high school diploma or GED. At the time of placement into an apprenticeship, you must be 18 years old, hold a valid Wisconsin driver's license, and be physically able to perform the requirements of the trade. You must also pass the MATC Pre-apprenticeship Test Battery.
 
Application: Applications are accepted on the first Friday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Plumbers Local 75 building at 11175 West Parkland Avenue, Milwaukee, 414-359-1318. If the first Friday of the month falls on a holiday, applications will be accepted on the following Friday.
 
Required Courses (7.5 credits):
The Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Committee provides a portion of the required related instruction at its school. The following courses are to be completed through evening instruction at MATC.
 
Semester 1: Plumbing Welding, Pipe Welding for Plumbers
Semester 2: Blueprint Reading for Plumbers, Wisconsin State Plumbing Code Review, Plumbing Charts Review

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Oak Creek Campus
The refrigeration trade offers a wide variety of career opportunities and challenges. Some of the areas of employment are Air Conditioning (residential), Air Conditioning (commercial), Electric and Electronic Controls, Food Process Refrigeration, Process Cooling, Refrigerant Recovery, Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, and System Servicing. The steamfitter (refrigeration and air conditioning) apprenticeship program includes 576 hours of day school, for which you are paid, and 300 hours of night school, which is unpaid. The program also includes a minimum of 8,750 hours, or five years, of work in the field. A majority of the tools are supplied by the employer. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, you can go on to be a steamfitter (refrigeration and air conditioning) journeyman. Journeymen may work toward becoming a foreman or other career advancements such as servicemen and supervisors in the steamfitting (refrigeration) industry.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, be a high school graduate or have a GED. In addition, you must successfully complete the MATC Pre-apprentice Test Battery.

Application: Applicants must attend an orientation meeting held at 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month from January through November at the Steamfitters Local 601, 3300 S. 103rd Street, Milwaukee, 414-543-1965, www.steam601.com
Applications are accepted following the orientation. Upon submitting your application, you will take the Pre-apprentice Test Battery at MATC. If you meet the program's testing requirements, the JAC will schedule you for an interview. Your combined test and interview scores are used to place you onto the Steamfitter and/or Refrigeration waiting list. As positions become available, the JAC contacts the first candidate on the waiting list.

Required Courses (18 credits):
Semester 1: Fundamentals of Refrigeration, Electrical Controls for Mechanical Equipment 1, Fundamentals of Oxyacetylene Welding 1
Semester 2: Commercial Refrigeration 1, Refrigeration Service Mathematics, Refrigeration Drawing and Layout 1, Electrical Controls for Mechanical Equipment 2
Semester 3: Commercial Refrigeration 2, Electrical Controls for Mechanical Equipment 3, Welding Techniques, Job Relations
Semester 4: Related Business for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service, Electrical Controls for Mechanical Equipment 4, Heating and Air Conditioning
Semester 5: Digital Energy Management Systems, Basic Pipe Welding

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Roofer, Oak Creek Campus
Roofers are employed by contractors to install and repair flat and pitched roofs and perform other waterproofing services on walls and vessels. Work is performed on new construction of buildings or on existing structures using a variety of materials, both hot and cold. On repair or replacement jobs, work begins with either full or partial removal of existing material before new roofing is installed. The length of the apprenticeship is three years. Upon completion of your apprenticeship program, you can go on to be a roofer journeyman. Journeymen may work toward becoming a foreman or supervisor. Self-employment in the roofing trade is also a possibility.

Admission Requirements: In order to be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must have a high school diploma or GED within the first six months of employment and be at least 18 years of age. In addition, you must have a reliable means of transportation to be able to get to your job site.

Application: All apprenticeship candidates must be employed by a participating contractor for six months as a pre-apprentice. For more information, contact the Joint Apprenticeship Committee, 12034 W. Adler Lane, Milwaukee, WI 53214, 414-771-3900.

Course Requirements (12 credits):
Semester 1: Built-Up Roofing
Semester 2: Single Ply Roofing
Semester 3: Shingles and Steep Roofing

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Sheet Metal Worker, Oak Creek Campus
Most sheet metal workers fabricate, install and maintain heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Other sheet metal workers are employed in specialty areas such as kitchen equipment, sign work, metal decking and siding, heavy metal work and blowpipe. Still others are involved in ornamental and decorative sheet metal and architectural work such as copper work, rain protection systems and skylights. Many career options are available within the trade, from field installation, shop layout, welding and service work, to drafting, estimating and energy management. Trained sheet metal journeymen may go on to become foremen or supervisors or run their own shop.

Admission Requirements: You must have a high school diploma or GED and meet the required norms on the MATC Pre-apprentice Test Battery. You must also have a valid driver's license and be able to meet the insurance requirements of companies who require apprentices to operate employer vehicles. In addition, you must pass a physical and drug screening test.

Application: Applications for sheet metal apprenticeship can be made at any time by appointment. High school students may apply for apprenticeship during their senior year. For an appointment, call the Milwaukee Area Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee at 414-778-1444. The office is located at 5425 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208.

Course Requirements (30.25 credits):
Semester 1: Basic Duct Layout 1, Basic Duct Layout 2, Basic Sheet Metal Mathematics, Fabrication Techniques 1, Sheet Metal Orientation and Safety, Parallel Line Development (Cylinders) 1
Semester 2: Advanced Sheet Metal Mathematics, Duct Construction, Fabrication Techniques 2, Fabrication Techniques 3, Radial Line Development, Welding Techniques 1
Semester 3: Triangulation 1, Triangulation 2 , Fabrication Techniques 4, Fabrication Techniques 5, Rigid Fibrous Ductboard Fabrication 1, Fundamentals of Semi-Automatic Wire Welding
Semester 4: Advanced Layout 1, Industrial Sheet Metal, Fabrication Techniques 6, Drawing and Sketching, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
Semester 5: Blueprint Reading for Sheet Metal Workers 1
Semester 6: Measuring and Sketching
Semester 7: Fabrication Techniques 7
Semester 8: Fabrication Techniques 8
Semester 9: Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing
Semester 10: Capstone Course

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Sprinkler Fitter, Oak Creek Campus
Sprinkler fitters are employed by contractors to install sprinkler fire protection systems. As varied as the system applications are, so are the conditions of work. Work is performed in new construction of buildings or within existing structures. Most jobs require working at heights on ladders and/or lifts. Some work is also performed on underground fire mains inside excavated trenches. The length of the apprenticeship is five years. To complete the requirements of the indenture, you must pass the journeyman examination in order to qualify for a license. Most journeymen work toward becoming a foreman along with other career advancements in service and supervision in the industry.

Admission Requirements: You must have a high school diploma or GED and meet the required norms on the MATC Pre-apprentice Test Battery. You must have a dependable means of transportation to work and to your related instruction. You must also pass a drug screening test.

Application: Applications are accepted year-round, but applicants are sometimes put on a waiting list. If you're interested in applying, call the Milwaukee Area Sprinkler Fitter JAC, 414-257-3159. The office is located at 633 South Hawley Road, Suite 103, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Required Courses (16 credits)
Semester 1: Sprinkler Fitting 1
Semester 2: Sprinkler Fitting 2
Semester 3: Sprinkler Fitting 3
Semester 4: Sprinkler Fitting 4

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Steamfitter, Oak Creek Campus
Steamfitting is a diverse trade that offers a wide variety of specialized career opportunities. A few of the areas of work covered by the steamfitting trade include: pipe welding, steam heating, hydronic heating, hydronic cooling, gas piping, power plant piping, nuclear plant piping, gasoline and oil piping, combustion equipment and hydraulics. The five-year program includes 576 hours of day school, for which you are paid, and 561 hours of night school, which is unpaid. The program also includes a minimum of 8,750 hours of work in the field. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you can go on to be a steamfitter journeyman. Some journeymen work toward becoming a foreman as well as seeking other career advancements such as positions as servicemen and supervisors in the steamfitting industry.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, be a high school graduate or have a GED. In addition, you must successfully complete the MATC Pre-apprentice Test Battery.

Application: Applicants must attend an orientation meeting held at 3 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month from January through November at the Steamfitters Local 601, 3300 S. 103rd Street, Milwaukee. Applications are accepted following the orientation. Upon submitting your application, you will take the Pre-apprentice Test Battery at MATC. If you meet the program's testing requirements, the JAC will schedule you for an interview. Your combined test and interview scores are used to place you onto the Steamfitter and/or Refrigeration waiting list. As positions become available, the JAC contacts the first candidate on the waiting list. For more information, contact the Apprentice and Training Coordinator at 514-543-0601 or visit www.steam601.com

Required Courses (18 credits)
Semester 1:
Science for Steamfitters, Drawing for Steamfitters 1, Mathematics for Steamfitters 1, Fundamentals of Oxyacetylene
Semester 2: Hot Water Heating Systems, Drawing for Steamfitters 2, Mathematics for Steamfitters 2 , Fundamentals of Arc Welding
Semesters 3 and 4, alternating weeks: Steam Applications, Drawing for Steamfitters 3, Mathematics for Steamfitters 3, Basic Pipe Welding
Semesters 5 and 6, alternating weeks:
Refrigeration Servicing, Drawing for Steamfitters 4, Advanced Pipe Welding 1
Semester 7: Air Conditioning Systems, Advanced Pipe Welding 2

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Steel Foundry and Molder (Foundry/Metal Casting), Milwaukee Campus
The Steel Foundry and Molder Apprenticeship is also known as the Foundry/Metal Casting Apprenticeship. Foundries throughout the area employ people in ferrous and nonferrous, investment casting, lost wax and permanent mold shops. As you advance through the four-year apprenticeship, you are required to purchase tools of the trade. Many career options are available within the foundry trade, including loose molder, machine molder, bench coremaker, machine coremaker, casting layout and quality control. Journeyman foundry workers may go on to become supervisors or managers.

Admission Requirements: Many employers require you to have a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license may also be required, otherwise, you must have a dependable means of transportation to work and to your classroom instruction at MATC. Some companies require apprentices to operate company vehicles, and you must be able to meet the vehicle insurance requirements. You must also pass a physical and drug screening test.
 
Application Process: You can contact foundries in the area to find out if they have apprentice openings. High school students may apply for apprenticeship during their senior year. Because MATC does not manage the hiring practices of employers, the college is not responsible for placing interested individuals into apprenticeships. However, you may receive counseling and guidance. For more information, contact Nick Triscari, 414-571-4743, Triscarn@matc.edu

Required Courses (16 credits):
Semester 1: Metal Casting Technology, Foundry Tools and Equipment, Foundry Gating
Semester 2: Risering, Foundry Arithmetic, Science for Metalworking
Semester 3: Foundry Sand Control, Drawing Interpretation for Foundrymen
Semester 4: Analysis of Casting Defects, Basic Heat Treatment of Metals, Basic Inspection and Testing of Metals, Patternmaking for Related Trades

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Tool Maker/Tool and Die Maker, Milwaukee Campus
A tool and die maker's primary job is to build, maintain and repair dies, molds, jigs, fixtures and gauges in an industrial setting. Many shops have the ability to train in the areas of metal forming and stamping, metal diecasting, plastic injection and compression molding, gauges for parts inspection, and workholding fixtures. Apprentices learn proficient use of hand tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments. Extensive training in troubleshooting techniques for adjustment and repair also takes place. The apprenticeship program consists of 10,400 hours of training, including a minimum of 576 hours in the classroom. Qualified candidates have very little trouble finding openings in the die making field. Some tool and die makers go on to supervisory or administrative professions or become research and development specialists, designers and estimators. Some open their own tool and die shops.

Admission Requirements: Qualifications depend upon individual employers, but a high school diploma or GED is highly recommended. In some instances seniority is an issue.

Application: Apply directly to a firm or company that will be willing to train you. Because neither MATC nor the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards manages the hiring practices of employers, they are not responsible for placing interested individuals into apprenticeships. However, if you are uncertain of the process, you may seek counseling and guidance with the apprenticeship coordinator at MATC. Contact Nick Triscari, 414-571-4743, Triscarn@matc.edu
Once you have secured an employer sponsor, the sponsor should contact the appropriate district representative handling that geographic district to obtain an employer/apprentice application to submit to the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards for the indenture contracts. This application must be on file at the bureau so the apprenticeship contract can be prepared and approved as a state indentured apprenticeship.

Required Courses (20 credits):
Semester 1: Machine Technology 1, Metrology, Machine Trades Math 1, Machine Blueprint Reading 1
Semester 2: Machine Technology 2, Machine Trades Math 2, Machine Blueprint Reading 2, Communication for Apprentices
Semester 3: CNC Programming and Planning, Cutting Tools, Machine Trades Math 3
Semester 4: Basic CAD/CAM, Materials and Metallurgy, Jig & Fixture Design Theory, Geometric Dimension/Tolerance
Semester 5: Basic Stamping Die Theory and Design of Stamping Dies, OR Mold Making & Cast Die Theory and Design/Plastic & Die Cast