Construction Trades - Plumbing & Pipefitting

Construction Trades: Plumbing and Pipefitting

Program Length: 2 Years

Program Instructor: Mr. Doug Limes

Program Description

This program allows students to learn many aspects of the plumbing trade and experience plumbing a house in a nearby subdivision as part of their laboratory experience. Students may work for themselves in a plumbing company or for fire suppression companies upon graduation.

Major Topics Introduced in the Course:

Blue Print Reading
Isometric Drawings
Plumbing Materials
Plumbing Tools
Sanitary Drains and Vents
Storm Drainage
Potable Water Distribution
Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances
Testing Plumbing Systems
OSHA Guidelines
Plumbing Code Applications

Program Highlights:

Install plumbing & mechanical systems in Hi-Point house

Job Possibilities:

Plumber, Union and Non-union
Pipefitter
Carpenter
Sprinkler Fitter

College Partnerships/Articulation Agreements:

Columbus State Community College
Hocking College

Business Partnerships

NCCER
OSHA
Worksafe

Certifications Available:

NCCER
10 hour OSHA safety course

Clubs/Organizations/Competitions:

Skills USA

Academic Preparation Needed Before Entering Program:

Junior status at your high school

Personality Traits to work in this field:

Good with your hands
Enjoy working outside

Other Program Information

Students may continue on for additional certifications in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Electrical licensure. Certification through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is also possible. Two-year technical programs in Construction Management are also available.
Students are members of SkillsUSA, the nation’s largest career-technical student organization.