The SDAPHCC is passionate about providing education and training to its members.
SDAPHCC APPRENTICE PROGRAM
The SDAPHCC Apprentice Program offers members the opportunity to train their employees in plumbing, HVAC, or sheet metal.
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E-LEARNING APPRENTICE PROGRAM
SDAPHCC also offers members the opportunity to train employees online through an eLearning Apprentice program.
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JOURNEYMAN TEST REVIEW COURSE
SDAPHCC has partnered with IAPMO and PHCC-National Educational Foundation to provide a review course for individuals preparing to test for their journeyman’s license. This is an 8.5-hour online course that allows apprentices to work through the information at their own pace.
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BACKFLOW TESTER TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
The SDAPHCC partnered with IAPMO to provide this specialized training on January 27-31, 2025 in Sioux Falls, SD. IAPMO Backflow Prevention Institute provides education and training services to increase both private and professional awareness of potential hazards to the public drinking supply relating to backflow and cross-connections. The training and certifications classes are based on the requirements of the ASSE/ANSI Series 5000 Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard.
MEDICAL GAS CERTIFICATION COURSE
The SDAPHCC periodically hosts specialized certification courses based on demand. The Medical Gas Certification Course has been a popular option offered in recent years. If there is enough interest, the SDAPHCC will schedule a course. Typically this class is held in January or February. Please contact the SDAPHCC if you have a need for Medical Gas Certification (or any other specialized certification).
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Each March, the SDAPHCC, in partnership with IAPMO, offers continuing education courses for plumbing contractors and journeymen. Sixteen courses are scheduled across SD. These courses have been approved by the South Dakota Plumbing Commission and fulfill the continuing education requirements for license renewal. Registration information for in-person classes is mailed to license holders in January.
After the in-person classes are held, an online class becomes available around mid-year. In addition, 2 virtual classes have been scheduled.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
The SDAPHCC Educational Foundation strives to elevate the p-h-c industry by providing scholarships to young people pursuing a p-h-c career. Each year, the Foundation seeks to award 2 scholarships.
All applicants must be a senior in high school or a freshman in college and must be sponsored by a member of the SDAPHCC. Each year, the deadline for applications and supporting materials is April 1.
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APPRENTICE CONTEST
Each year, SDAPHCC hosts an Apprentice Competition in conjunction with the Annual Convention.
There are 2 divisions – Plumbing and HVAC
All apprentices will first compete in a written competition. The top three apprentices in each division will advance to the hands-on competition at the Annual SDAPHCC State Convention. The first-place winner in each division of the hands-on competition will win a trip to compete in the National PHCC Competition during CONNECT.
In an effort to make it easier for more apprentices to compete, the written test is administered at 4 locations throughout SD – Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, and Watertown.
Registration for the 2025 competition is closed.