Plumber
This program will introduce students to safe practices, tools and equipment, and skills required to enter the plumbing industry.
Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 47-2152.02
Curriculum / Hours
| Introduction to Plumbing | 30 |
| Drawing and Document Management | 45 |
| Plumbing Tools | 15 |
| Plumbing Measurements and Drawings | 30 |
| Plastic Pipe and Fittings | 15 |
| Copper Pipe and Fittings | 15 |
| Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings | 15 |
| Fixtures and Faucets | 15 |
| Water Distribution, Drain, Waste, and Vent Systems | 60 |
| Plumbing Applied Math | 45 |
| Water Supply Piping | 45 |
| Installing Fixtures, Valves, Faucets, and Water Heaters | 45 |
| Servicing Plumbing Systems | 30 |
| Fuel Gas Systems | 30 |
| Indirect and Special Waste Systems and Sewage Pumps | 30 |
| Backflow Preventers, Water Pressure Boosters, and Recirculation Systems | 60 |
| Private Water and Waste Supply Systems | 60 |
| Hydronic and Solar Heating Systems | 15 |
| Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Mobile Homes, and Compressed Air | 30 |
| Working in the Green Environment | 15 |
| Workforce Staging | 30 |
| Construction Core | 120 |
| General Construction Safety and First Aid | 30 |
| Introduction to Carpentry | 30 |
| Gas Piping Systems and Combustion Processes | 45 |
| Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives | 15 |
| Electrical Schematic and Blueprint Reading in Construction | 45 |
| Electrical Distribution in Construction | 60 |
| Electrical Safety in Construction | 15 |
| Site Layout I - Distance Measurement and Leveling | 30 |
| Total Hours | 1065 |
Cost
| Tuition - In District | $2,876 |
| Tuition - Out of District | $3,195 |
| Supply Fees | $749 |
Student Organization
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and adult students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.
