Plumbing
Program Overview
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 industrystandard tools, materials, and methods. The program focuses on developing safe work practices, accuracy in system installation, and proper testing procedures.
Career Opportunities
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.
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.
Course Outline
| Term 1 (Fall) | Credits: 16 | |
| BTT 103 | Introduction to Pipeftting | 2 |
| BTT 151 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 2 |
| BTT 152 | Fundamentals of Electricity Lab | 2 |
| BTT OSHA | OSHA 10 Construction Safety Certification | 0 |
| BTT 107 | Fundamentals of Carpentry | 1 |
| BTT 108 | Fundamentals of Carpentry Lab | 2 |
| MAT 123 | Math for Carpenters | 1 |
| PLM 109 | Plumbing Fixtures | 3 |
| PLM 111 | Plumbing Print Reading & Codes | 2 |
| SSS 101 | First-Year Experience | 1 |
| Term 2 (Spring) | Credits: 17 | |
| HAC 283 | Heating System Design & Installation | 2 |
| HAC 284 | Heating System Design & Installation Lab | 4 |
| PLM 113 | Water Heaters | 2 |
| PLM 115 | Advanced Plumbing | 3 |
| CPT 101 | Microcomputers I | 3 |
| ENG 105 | Industry Communication | 3 |
| MINIMUM CREDITS TO GRADUATE | 33 | |
This term layout is based off of a spring start. Students who start in the fall will be required to attend an additional term to complete their degree.
There may be special admission requirements for this program. Please speak with a Recruitment Advisor by calling 570-702-8856 or email enroll@johnson.edu to review our requirements.
For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.