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 |
| | (COM 110 or higher) | | | |
| 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
Fall Semester
| PLU 110AB | Modern Plumbing Part I |
1
|
9
| 4 |
| 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 |
Spring Semester
| BPR 130 | Print Reading-Construction |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| PLU 110BB | Modern Plumbing Part II |
3
|
6
| 5 |
| PLU 130 | Plumbing Systems |
3
|
9
| 6 |
| PLU 140 | Intro to Plumbing Codes |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
20
| 18 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37-38