Plumbing (Certificate)

The Plumbing certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment in the residential and light commercial plumbing industry. Students gain hands-on experience installing, servicing, and maintaining water supply, drainage, waste, and vent (DWV) systems using industry-standard tools, materials, and methods. The program focuses on developing safe work practices, accuracy in system installation, and proper testing procedures.

Graduates work as residential service plumbers, pipefitting/steamfitters, new construction plumbers, drain technicians, backflow technicians, plumbing salespeople, and estimators.

Program Learning Goals

Goal 1: Graduates will develop the hands-on skills required to install, service, and maintain residential and light commercial plumbing systems safely and efficiently.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will: 

• Assemble and install water supply, drainage, waste, and vent (DWV) systems using proper tools, materials, and techniques.
• Perform pipe joining methods such as soldering, brazing, threading, and solvent welding with accuracy and code compliance.
• Install and service plumbing fixtures, valves, and pumps to ensure correct function and performance.
• Conduct system testing and inspection procedures to identify leaks, pressure issues, and operational faults.

Goal 2: Graduates will use technical skills, code knowledge, and troubleshooting techniques to plan, install, and repair plumbing systems while maintaining clear and professional communication on the job site.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Interpret and apply local, state, and national plumbing codes to system layout, installation, and repair.
• Read and develop plumbing blueprints and isometric drawings for accurate system planning and layout.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing system malfunctions using systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Communicate clearly and professionally when discussing system issues, repair plans, and job site coordination.

Plumbing

2026-2027 Program Scope

2026-2027 Program Sequence (SPRING START)