Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

Plumbing/Pipefitting Technology Diploma (PL12)

 The Plumbing/Pipefitting program of study is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in plumbing, pipefitting, and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasis a combination of plumbing theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Plumbing/Pipefitting diploma and have the qualification of an apprentice plumber.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to pursue opportunities as plumbers, pipefitters and layers, steamfitters, and will be able to install, maintain and repair many different types of plumbing and piping systems.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 47 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

PLBG 1000Introduction to Plumbing

3

PLBG 1070Physical Science and Mechanics for the Pipe Trades

3

PLBG 1160Plumbing Drawings

3

PLBG 1210Pipes, Valves, and Fittings

3

PLBG 1220Drainage Systems

3

PLBG 1240Water Supply Systems

3

PLBG 1260Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances

3

PLBG 1280Gas Piping, Venting, and Appliances

3

PLBG 1310Special Plumbing Systems

3

PLBG 1320Plumbing Service

3

PLBG 1330Plumbing Codes

3

PLBG 1500Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control

3