Plumbing Overview (5628)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program (CIP 0646050312)
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/CareerPathways/Industry
Program Description
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher order reasoning and problem solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to reading construction documents, understanding building codes in the pipe trades, plumbing pipe cutting and joining skills and plumbing layout and installation.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.pbsc.edu/ProgramLearningOutcomes
Admission Requirements
- No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have complete homeschooling)
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/Admissions
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to link and view TABE Standards.
- Attend a program information session and meet with the Trade and Industry advisor (Mandatory).
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Students must pass the TABE with the following minimum TABE test scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
Total program hours: 1,080 Clock hours. Daytime program length 36 weeks / Evening program length 54 weeks
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.
For More Information
Alan Mullenax, Program Director, mullenaa@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3541
Jessica Powell, Administrative Assistant, powellj1@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3767
Employment Opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of plumbers is expected to grow by 5% from 2020 to 2030, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. As the population expands, plumbers will be needed to install and maintain plumbing systems in new homes, commercial buildings, and other structures built to accommodate this growth. Older buildings require plumbing upgrades to meet modern codes and improve water efficiency. The increasing focus on eco-friendly plumbing solutions, such as low-flow fixtures and smart water systems, also drives demand for skilled plumbers who can implement these technologies.
Career Path Notes
Students can start work in the plumbing industry and continue their education through apprenticeship programs.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 1,080)
Group A
| BCV0504 | Introduction to the Pipe Trade Industry (CCP) | 360 Clock Hours |
Group B
| BCV0540 | Residential Plumber (CCP) | 240 Clock Hours |
Group C
| BCV0562 | Commercial Plumber (CCP) | 240 Clock Hours |
Group D
| BCV0596 | Plumbing Applications (CCP) | 240 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1080
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 360)
| BCV0504 | Introduction to the Pipe Trade Industry (CCP) | 360 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 240)
| BCV0540 | Residential Plumber (CCP) | 240 Clock Hours |
Term Four - Fall (Year Two) (Clock Hours: 240)
| BCV0596 | Plumbing Applications (CCP) | 240 Clock Hours |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 240)
| BCV0562 | Commercial Plumber (CCP) | 240 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1080