Plumbing (Certificate) – Starting January 2027
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 industry-standard 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.
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.
Employment Opportunities
Plumber
Pipefitter
Steamfitter
Estimator
Course Outline
| 2026-2027 Program Sequence (SPRING START) | ||
| Term 1 (Spring) | Credits: 16 | |
| BTT-103 | Introduction to Pipefitting | 2 |
| BTT-151 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 2 |
| BTT-152 | Fundamentals of Electricity Lab | 2 |
| BTT-OSHA | OSHA 10 Construction Safety Certification | 0 |
| PLM-109 | Plumbing Fixtures | 3 |
| PLM-111 | Plumbing Print Reading and Codes | 2 |
| BTT-107 | Fundamentals of Carpentry | 1 |
| BTT-108 | Fundamentals of Carpentry Lab | 2 |
| MAT-123 | Math for Carpenters | 1 |
| SSS-101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| Term 2 (Fall) | Credits: 17 | |
| HAC-283 | Heating System Design and Installation | 2 |
| HAC-284 | Heating System Design and Installation Lab | 4 |
| PLM-113 | Advanced Plumbing | 3 |
| PLM-115 | Water Heaters | 2 |
| CPT-101 | Microcomputer I | 3 |
| ENG-107 | Industry Communication | 3 |
| GRD-010 | Grad Ready | 0 |
| Plumbing Program Total | 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 emailing enroll@johnson.edu to review our requirements.
For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.