Plumbing
Plumbing (PLB) is a 60 semester hour program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four academic courses totaling 12 semester hours and all required career technical courses. Students can also earn stackable short term certificates and industry certifications. This program is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to prepare for successful entry-level employment in the plumbing industry.
Awards
- Certificate
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- Plumbing
- Short Term Certificate
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- Basic Pipe Joining Technique
- R/C Water, Drain Waste, & Vent System
- Plumbing Repair System
Industry Certification
National Career Readiness Credential
NCCER CORE
NCCER Plumbing Level 1
OSHA 10-hr General Industry Safety/Health
Estimated Program Length
| Award | Length | Credit Hours |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 semester | 12 |
| Certificate of Completion | 4 semesters | 60 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| PLB111 | Introduction to Plumbing | 3 |
| PLB112 | Plumbing Applications | 3 |
| PLB113 | Pipe & Fittings | 3 |
| PLB114 | Joining Pipes & Fittings | 3 |
| PLB115 | Pressure/Non-Pressure Systems | 3 |
| PLB116 | Pressure/Non-Pressure Systems Apps. | 3 |
| PLB117 | Plumbing Codes | 3 |
| PLB118 | Code Applications | 3 |
| PLB119 | Fund/Gas Piping Systems for Heating | 3 |
| PLB122 | Special Projects: Gas Fitting Code | 3 |
| PLB211 | Plumbing Repair and Installation | 3 |
| PLB212 | Plumbing Repair and Installation Lab | 3 |
| PLB213 | Process Piping | 3 |
| PLB214 | Process Piping Applications | 3 |
| PLB217 | Pumps and Compressors | 3 |
| PLB218 | Pumps and Compressors Applications | 3 |
Required Academic Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| DPT100 | Introductory Computer Skills I | 3 |
| ENG100 | Vocational Technical English | 3 |
| MAH101 | Introductory Mathematics I | 3 |
| SPC103 | Oral Communication Skills | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| PLB120 | Special Project: Plumbing Code I | 1 |
| PLB121 | Special Projects: Plumbing Code II | 1 |
Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.
Program Contact
Mr. John Thompson, Instructor
Draper Instructional Service Center
334-514-3585
Occupational Data*
Plumbers install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to, from, and within businesses, homes, and factories. Most states and localities require plumbers to be licensed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for plumbers was $52,590 in May 2017. Employment is projected to grow 16 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. New construction, building maintenance and repair will drive demand, with many job opportunities.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
