Working Conditions Work is done indoors and outdoors.
Work spaces can range from outdoor scaffolding to crawl spaces inside a wall.
Wages Beginning apprentices start at approximately 40 to 50 percent of the journey-level wage. See Appendix A for specific wages. This apprenticeship lasts two to five years with the opportunity to advance every six months. When they complete the program, apprentices are referred to the Oregon Building Codes Division for appropriate licensing exam. Minimum Qualifications Apprenticeship applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply, and 18 to begin the program.