Plumbing Technology - Tradesman

(CIP 46.0503) 

This fast-track curriculum prepares graduates for the tradesman licensure examination. The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners approved this five-course sequenced program as an option to the typical tradesman training of two years and 4,000 hours. This comprehensive program is designed to prepare students for a career in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems in residential and commercial settings. Skills taught in the course include basic plumbing tools, understanding plumbing blueprint and schematics, and the installation and maintenance of pipes, valves, and fixtures. Students also learn about water, gas, and waste water removal systems, as well as backflow prevention, industry safety practices, and water distribution. The program aligns with industry standards for plumbing systems and practices. Students may begin the program in either the fall or spring semester.