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Degree Plans - Plumbing and Pipefitting Construction - Plumbing Certificate

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PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING CONSTRUCTION -- PLUMBING

North Lake only

(Certificate)

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: CERT.PPFA.PLUMBING

In partnership with the Dallas Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, this program provides a one-year certificate in Plumbing when the students complete the technical and on-the-job training outlined in the certificate for Plumbing. Topics covered include welding, print reading, trade math, science, rigging, water supply and waste systems, residential, commercial and industrial plumbing systems, natural gas, plumbing codes, drafting applications, plumbing equipment with an emphasis on safety.

Plumbing and Pipefitting Construction is a nationally approved apprenticeship program. Additional admission requirements are necessary for enrollment in this program.

SEMESTER I

CNBT 1201 Introduction to Construction 2
WLDG 1221 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals 2
DFTG 1232 Mechanical Drafting 2
WLDG 1222 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals 2
PFPB 1225 Mechanics of Plumbing 2
DFTG 2234 Industrial Drafting Applications 2
12

SEMESTER II

PFPB 2347 Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety 3
PFPB 1219 Commercial Plumbing I 2
PFPB 1253 Commercial Plumbing II 2
PFPB 1255 Industrial Plumbing 2
WLDG 1273 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication 2
PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes I 3
14

SEMESTER III

PFPB 1251 Commercial and Industrial Gas Installation 2
PFPB 1357 Plumbing Codes II 3
PFPB 1345 Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting 3
PFPB 2240 Medical Gas 2
WLDG 2213 Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes 2
DFTG 1208 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 2
PFPB 1247 Backflow Prevention 2
16
Minimum Hours Required 42
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