Training & Education for Commercial Plumbers in Austin & San Antonio

Committed to Professionalism, New Technology & Safety

At COPPERA, LLC, we value education and are always seeking ways we can continue train ourselves and others who might be interested in the commercial plumbing industry throughout Central Texas. We do this because we strive to be the most professional and prepared plumbers, and this means remaining up to date on all technology and techniques. Because commercial plumbing projects can be large and complex, it’s important that we remain one step ahead so we can accurately plan out the project and ensure it gets completed on time and on budget.

To learn more about training and education for commercial plumbers in Austin and San Antonio, or those who aspire to be plumbers, call or contact us online today.

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Our Student Opportunities

The Plumber Pipeline Program

The PHCC apprenticeship training program is challenging old methods of training to offer young people the kind of training they want and need. The apprentice will attend class for four ten-hour days once each.

Students who complete the course will be trained in a wide range of plumbing topics, including:

Plumbing and construction site safety
Applied math
Plumbing drawings and plans
Brazing and soldering
Backflow preventers
Sizing DWV and storm systems
Plastic, copper, cast iron, and carbon steel pipes and fittings
Installation of water heaters, fixtures, valves, and faucets

This program takes place at the DFW Education Center, which is located at:

1401-A Royal Lane

DFW Airport, TX 75261

We also offer the benefit of providing plumbing education to employees who are selected for the program.

In this benefit, the offer includes the following:

Tuition payment in full: $2,505 annually and $10,000 total cost
Lodging: $317.40 quarterly, $1,269.60 annually, and $5,078.40 total cost
Paid wages: The rate of pay ranges from $10-15/hr. This means that students will receive $80-$120 a day, $320-$480 quarterly, $1,280-$1,920 annually, and $5,120-$7,680 total cost

Our Foreman Training Program

At COPPERA, LLC, we also have a five-year foreman training program that will take a student all the way from apprentice level to the formation of a solid career.

By the end of the program, you will:

Have all the required tools from the COPPERA journeyman tool list
Have two-week short interval schedules
Have familiarity with labor hour tracking
Be confident to handle production on projects
Be familiar with the PO process
Be able to make ready needs
Handle review time for crews
Be able to communicate timely
Be able to use Smartsheet
Be willing and able to step in where needed
Be able to complete projects on time and under budget
Be able to lead a three to four person crew and assign duties
Participate in two leadership development classes a year
Perform safety meetings and Stretch and Flex
Be able to hold others accountable
Complete JHA daily
Lead by example
Be current on your journeyman license

Our foreman plumbers make anywhere from $25 to $45 per hour.

Our Safety Saves Program

At COPPERA, LLC, we value safety and continually train our employees so that they remain up to date on all protocols to keep themselves and you as safe as possible. This is why we’ve partnered with United Rentals to offer a Safety Saves Program. This is for both new and existing employees, and everyone must take this course after their 90-day evaluation.

Through this program, employees will receive:

OSHA I and II certification
CPR certification
Confined Spaces in Construction (CSE-C) training
Excavation safety training for competent persons

Following completion of the program, the employee will be expected to become a safety advocate for the company, following all procedures and holding others to a higher standard. They will have their photo posted on the website for recognition, a social media post about them, management recognition, and a safety advocate hard hat sticker.

To apply for one of our training and education programs for commercial plumbers in Austin and San Antonio, give us a call at (210) 942-4541.

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

By far, this has been my best experience! I am a business owner as well and I hope my customers are being treated this well. Not only was Sackett, the plumber, exceptional, the office staff was phenomenal. I would… Yunhui L.

This service was very professional and prompt to fix my water pipe that burst. They had great customer service and were willing to help many residents with pipe repairs during this disaster. I am very pleased and thankful for… Dolores M.

Great people who do great work. Christopher H.

The pipe to our kitchen sink busted during the winter storm. After it was determined that the city was not going to pay for the damages my mother began to obtain several quotes. Most quotes were thru the roof… Nate V.