Knoxville PHCC Apprenticeship School

The Knoxville PHCC Apprenticeship Training Program is designed for anyone who would  like to expand their knowledge and develop their skills to earn top dollar in their trade. The Program is presented by the Knoxville Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors. 

The program is open to anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or its equivalent; and a sincere desire to gain more knowledge about the trade.

This is a four year apprenticeship program in which you work in the trade full time while attending school. 

Apprentices are expected to learn how to do tasks through on the job training and  to learn why tasks are performed in specific ways through classroom  instruction. 

The  training requires basic knowledge about tools, safety, technology,  codes, legal requirements, etc....which are critical to anyone that  works in the trade.

This program is certified by the U.S.  Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and approved  by the Veterans Administration under the GI Bill. 

• Have a desire to work toward a career in the field
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate
• Have a good math aptitude
• Pass a drug test
• Be physically able to work on construction job sites

Classes are held at 5:00pm every other week. The classes start in August and  end in May. Please contact Rose Mayfield at 865-531-7422  or appschool@taphcc.com for the current schedule. Classes are held at 1000 Dutch Valley Dr. Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37918. If you are too far away, we also have  Tennessee PHCC Online Apprentice Program available.

Students in the program will find greater job security, earning power, job advancement and job satisfaction.

Opportunities in construction for minorities and women greatly increase with PHCC Craft Training.

Employees are paid and promoted based on individual skills and merit, desire for individual achievement and overall performance 

Contact your employer if in the PHCC trade.  If not in the trade and you would like an apprentice position, please send your resume to the Knoxville PHCC Apprentice School, 1000 Dutch Valley Dr. Ste B, Knoxville, TN 37918  or email - appschool@taphcc.com. 

Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year will be available on June 19, 2023.   Please see links below for apprentice  applications. Applications are due by Friday, July 21, 2023.

Registration for New Apprentices - August 21, 2023 COMING SOON!

Registration for Returning Apprentices - August 22, 2023 COMING SOON!

For more information: 865-531-7422 or email appschool@taphcc.com..