Plumbing

About the Program

This program prepares students for entry-level employment in the plumbing field or for a post-secondary degree in construction. Students will learn to identify and use power tools, how to apply basic plumbing mathematics and plumbing drawing; and how to identify, fit, and use plastic, copper, cost iron, carbon steel and corrugated stainless pipe.

Students are not required to participate for all four years; however, students who wish to pursue a career in the Plumbing industry are encouraged to do so. Students must participate for two years to earn a Plumbing Business and Industry Endorsement.

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Course Title	Description	Grade Level	Course #	Credit
Year 1	This course provides an introduction and lays a solid foundation for those students entering the construction or craft skilled areas. The course provides knowledge of construction safety, construction mathematics, and common hand and power tools. This course is a hands-on approach that provides skill specific construction methods, and occupation skills to assist the student in obtaining and maintaining employment. This is the level 1 course for Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Welding	9th-12th	6763Px, 8241x	2.0
Year 2	Students will learn to identify and use power tools, how to apply basic plumbing mathematics and plumbing drawing; and how to identify, fit, and use plastic, copper, cost iron, carbon steel and corrugated stainless pipe.	10th-12th	8242x	2.0
Year 3	Plumbing Technology II is the second level course of Plumbing instruction offered at the Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC). In Plumbing Tech II, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as a plumbing apprentice, building maintenance technician, or supervisor, or prepare for a post-secondary degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.	11th-12th	8078x	2.0
Year 4	Students in this course participate in work-based learning. Students can earn credit while participating in a paid/unpaid internship. All student placements must be approved by the Construction Technology Academy.	12th	8166x	2.0