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Plumbing Diploma (D35300)

  • Degree Offered: Diploma
  • Duration: Short Term 3-12 months
  • Program Code: D35300
  • Program Requirements:

    TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-38

How to Apply Requirements

A program that prepares individuals to work in the field of plumbing by applying technical knowledge and skills to layout, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for natural gas, LP gas, hot water, drainage, sprinkling, and plumbing processing systems in residential and commercial environments. Includes instruction in source determination, water service and distribution, waste removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, print reading, pipe installation, pumps, soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

Program Requirements

Major Courses

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 BPR-130 - Print Reading-Construction  3  0  0  3  Spring
 PLU-110 - Modern Plumbing  4  15  0  9  Fall, Spring
 PLU-115 - Basic Plumbing  2  6  0  4  Fall
 PLU-130 - Plumbing Systems  3  9  0  6  Spring
 PLU-140 - Intro to Plumbing Codes  1  2  0  2  Spring
 PLU-160 - Plumbing Estimates  1  2  0  2  Spring
 PLU-211 - Commercial/Ind Plumbing  2  2  0  3  Fall

Major Electives: Select One

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 WBL-111 - Work-Based Learning I  0  10  0  1  Fall, Spring, Summer
 WBL-112 - Work-Based Learning I  0  20  0  2  Fall, Spring, Summer
 WLD-112 - Basic Welding Processes  1  3  0  2  Spring

Total Major Hours: 30-31

General Education Courses

Communications: Select One

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 COM-110 - Introduction to Communication  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 COM-120 - Intro Interpersonal Com  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 COM-231 - Public Speaking  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 ENG-111 - Writing and Inquiry  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer

General Education: Select One

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 HUM-110 - Technology and Society  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 PHY-121 - Applied Physics I  3  2  0  4  Spring

Total General Education Hours: 6-7

Fall Semester

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 BPR-130 - Print Reading-Construction  3  0  0  3  Spring
 PLU-110AB - Modern Plumbing Part I  1  9  0  4  Fall, Spring
 PLU-115 - Basic Plumbing  2  6  0  4  Fall
 PLU-211 - Commercial/Ind Plumbing  2  2  0  3  Fall
 General Education Course*      3-4  

Spring Semester

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 PLU-110BB - Modern Plumbing Part II  3  6  0  5  Fall, Spring
 PLU-130 - Plumbing Systems  3  9  0  6  Spring
 PLU-140 - Intro to Plumbing Codes  1  2  0  2  Spring
 PLU-160 - Plumbing Estimates  1  2  0  2  Spring
 Major Elective*      1-2  

Summer Term

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 Communications Course*      3  

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