Plumbing Technology, Diploma

Overview

The Plumbing Technology degree provides graduates with a strong foundation and real- life experience in the construction and maintenance of plumbing systems. Plumbers are in high demand and are an integral part of public health and safety. Students will learn installation of fixtures, pipe threading, and plumbing tools/equipment. The students will explore different drainage systems and water supply. There will be a strong emphasis on the MN Plumbing Code. Students will become familiar with different types of copper pipe, fittings, tubing and PEX water distribution piping. The application of math skills will be applied as well as learning to read blue prints. Graduates will be ready to enter the field as apprentices.

Locations

Pipestone

COURSE #	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
	Fall - Year 1
PLMB 1101	Introduction to Plumbing	3
PLMB 1102	Plumbing Installation and Fixtures I	4
PLMB 1112	Code I	2
PLMB 1122	Print Reading I	2
PLMB 1132	Plumbing Repair and Service	3
PLMB 1142	Materials and Fittings	2
	Credits Fall - Year 1	16

	Spring - Year 1
PLMB 1152	Plumbing Essentials	4
PLMB 1162	Code II	2
PLMB 1180	Water Piping and Sizing	4
PLMB 1185	Drainage, Waste, and Venting	4
PLMB 1190	Plumbing Technology Internship	2
	Credits Spring - Year 1	16
	TOTAL CREDITS	32

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