Plumbing Technology
This program is designed to provide the students with the basic knowledge of the plumbing codes, trade skills, and academic skills required in the plumbing career pathway. Students will develop entry level skills for job attainment, as well as interpersonal skills, to prepare them for advanced placement into the plumbing apprentice program. Licensure as a state recognized plumber requires 10,000 work experience hours and specific academic course work. This program is compliant with the academic requirements and provides the opportunity to articulate work experience for lab and internship experience. Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate health and safety procedures;
- Interpret plumbing blueprints;
- Utilize measurement and hand tools in field applications;
- Interpret isometric drawings;
- Explain the operation of sanitary drain and vent systems; and
- Use trade math in field applications.