Plumbing Technology/ Plumber

  • This course is designed to prepare graduates for placement into the plumbing and heating industry, rapidly advancing to highly rewarding careers.

    Subjects include piping techniques, plumbing code, kitchen and bathroom rough-in, fixture installation, hot water and steam heating systems and various other residential and commercial plumbing applications. Repairs, drain cleaning and trouble-shooting are essential course components. Our new equipment includes piping and pump training systems, solar thermal energy and solar wind training stations.

    Students are able to participate in the Work-Based Activity (WBA) internship program for 144 hours of fieldwork over a six (6) week period. Students attend the WBA four (4) days a week and attend school one (1) day a week. Students may secure their own employer or receive assistance from the Job Placement Specialist. Students who do not wish to participate in the WBA complete an in-class cumulative culminating project similar to the field experience.

    Length: 819 Hours (approximately 8 months) *

    *Program length does not include holidays, school closings, etc.

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