Plumbing Diploma (D35300)
A program that prepares individuals to work in the field of plumbing by applying technical knowledge and skills to layout, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for natural gas, LP gas, hot water, drainage, sprinkling, and plumbing processing systems in residential and commercial environments. Includes instruction in source determination, water service and distribution, waste removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, print reading, pipe installation, pumps, soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Total Major Hours: 31
General Education Courses
Communications:
Select One
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
General Education:
Select One
Total General Education Hours: 6-7
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37-38
Suggested Sequence of Courses - Day Sequence
Some courses are split over more than one term. Both the AB and the BB section of the course must be completed to earn full course credit. For example, PLU 110AB is offered in the fall and PLU 110BB is offered in the spring. Both courses must be taken to earn credit for PLU 110.
Fall Semester
| PLU 110AB | | | | |
| PLU 115 | Basic Plumbing |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| PLU 160 | Plumbing Estimates |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| PLU 211 | Commercial/Ind Plumbing |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Communications Course |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | General Education Course |
3
|
0-2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
19-21
| 19-20 |
Communication Course, General Education Course: See: "Course and Hour Requirements"
Spring Semester
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37-38