PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING CONSTRUCTION -- PLUMBING/PIPEFITTING AND HVAC CONSTRUCTION

North Lake only

(Associate in Applied Science Degree)

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and 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: AAS.PLUM/PIPE/HVAC

In partnership with the Dallas Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, this program will prepare students for employment as a Plumbing or Pipefitting journeyman. Successful completion of all phases of the curriculum and the coordinated on-the-job training prepares the student for the State of Texas examination for Plumbers and Pipefitters. The student will also cover additional math and science, communications, planning, problem solving, human relations and management skills.

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

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+Electives - students must complete one of the three options listed below:

+PIPEFITTERS OPTION:

+PLUMBING OPTION:

+HVAC OPTION:

++Humanities/Fine Arts elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts.

+++ Social/Behavioral Science elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Science.

++++Management elective - this includes any three-credit rubric from ACCT, ACNT, BMGT, BUSG, BUSI, HAMG, and HRPO.

# PLUMBING OPTION:

##PIPEFITTING/HVAC OPTION:

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.