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Associated Master Plumbers of Allegheny County

Strength & Unity

With the strength of over 50 years of service to Western PA’s plumbing community, AMPAC continues to be a leader in creating unity between their apprentice, their members, their industry and the public.

Attention: you must be at least 18 years of age to attend any program or course at AMPAC
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Serving The Plumbing Industry

Fueled by a desire to positively impact and better the plumbing trade, a group of master plumbers had the vision to form a professional organization which would strengthen the foundation and further support the growth of their trade. In 1966 these professionals banded together and formed AMPAC, and for more than 50 years the professionals of AMPAC have supported the plumbing industry in Western PA. By setting the highest standards for licensing, providing quality cutting edge training and consistently ensuring their students receive the most up to date knowledge, AMPAC continues to support their industry. Thanks to the foresight of those original members and the continuing work of the present members, these united efforts have maintained a high standard for the industry.

*For more information on the Plumbing Code, Rules & Regulations and other plumbing related information contact the Allegheny County Health Department. The plumbing division can be located under the ‘Environment’ Category on the ACHD’s homepage.

Our Mission: To provide the training and skills necessary to improve and better serve the plumbing industry and our communities.

Professional plumbers and the plumbing trade play an integral role within the advancement and safety of our society. The professionals in this trade must adhere to strict code specifications and regulations for successful installations, repairs and upgrades. These standards require that each professional have sharp mathematical skills, a keen mindset for engineering theories, up to date knowledge of the plumbing trade and a strong respect for their craft.

Since AMPAC’s inception they have been imparting specific values to their apprentices, which produce true professionals that improve the plumbing trade as a whole. Their commitment to the values of education,  professionalism,  honesty and integrity are what set AMPAC apart. For more than five decades AMPAC has been educating, preparing and graduating professionals that proudly uphold these values to better serve our fellow citizens, businesses and communities. Through a number of programs such as the Apprentice Program and Backflow course, AMPAC continues to be a valued resource for the plumbing community. Thanks to the vision of those original members and the continuing work of the present members, these united efforts have maintained a high standard for the industry and the plumbers trade. Through AMPAC’s highly accredited apprenticeship program, they have trained and graduated countless men/women that have successful and rewarding careers in the plumbing trade. 

FAQ

Commonly asked questions

The apprenticeship program is a 4 year program consisting of two semesters per year. To successfully complete this program the apprentice is required to be employed/sponsored by a Master Plumber, remain employed during the entirety of the program and meet a specific number of class hours & work hours per semester and as a whole. For more information on the requirements please see the “Curriculum/Registration page”. *Semesters must be paid by employer/sponsor, see Act 24 P.S. 6502 and regulation 22 Pa. Code 73.42 of the PA State Board of Education.

To get registered, please see theRegister for Classes” button located at the top right of our home page, then click the Create Account link. From there you will be sent an email with further instructions guiding you on setting up an account through our education portal, which will allow you to register for every program AMPAC offers. *In regards to the apprenticeship program, Semesters must be paid by employer/sponsor, see Act 24 P.S. 6502 and regulation 22 Pa. Code 73.42 of the PA State Board of Education. Three bonus hours are awarded to those  registrants that apply for the apprenticeship program during the early registration window before each semester. To see the dates of early registration please see the “calendar” page. Full semester payment must be made to guarantee enrollment.

AMPAC accepts credit cards and company checks. Some electronic forms of payment may be subject to a service fee. *Semesters must be paid by employer/sponsor, see Act 24 P.S. 6502 and regulation 22 Pa. Code 73.42 of the PA State Board of Education.

Along with the Apprenticeship Program AMPAC also offers a 40 hr. Backflow certification course, One Day Backflow Re-certification Course, 21 hr. Master Plumber refresher course, 21 hour makeup Journeyman course and 21 hour makeup Apprentice course. For further details please see the “Curriculum/Registration page”.

To view this information you must be logged into your account within the Educational Portal.

  • Click the Login link in header
  • Enter your username and password
 
Once signed in, to view your current class detail:
  • Click the Apprentice tab. 
  • Click the Classes tab.
  • Click the Required Term tab
  • Click the View tab

Thank you for visiting the Associated Masters Plumber of Allegheny County website. Application for any of our program offerings must be done through our website!

  • If you are a returning user please close this window and click the “Log In” button in the header.
  • If you are someone looking to apply for the AMPAC Apprentice Program, The Backflow program or any other course we offer, you must create an account with our office through our website portal.
    • Click the register for classes button.
    • Click create an account
    • Once our office approves your request for an account, we will email you a link to complete your account set up and application.
  • Any questions please email us at ampacschool@gmail.com