Academic Programs
Overview
The Plumbing Technology certificate provides graduates with foundation skills and experiences in the construction and maintenance of plumbing systems. Plumbing technicians are in high demand and are important part of public health and safety. Students will learn installation of fixtures, pipe threading, the tools and equipment used in industry, and fabrication and testing.
Locations
Pipestone
As part of the program, students will be exposed to blueprints, plumbing math skills, the State of Minnesota Plumbing Code, and be ready to enter the field as a plumber’s helper. Students will be exposed to the different types of fixtures, copper pipe, fittings and tubing and PEX water and heating distribution piping.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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| Fall - Year 1 | ||
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Course Number
Course Title
Introduction to Plumbing
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Materials and Fittings
Credits
2
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Total Credits Fall - Year 1
Credits
5
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| Spring Year 1 | ||
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Course Number
Course Title
Plumbing Essentials
Credits
4
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Total Credits Spring - Year 1
Credits
4
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TOTAL CREDITS
Credits
9
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| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| PLMB 1101 | Introduction to Plumbing | 3 |
| PLMB 1142 | Materials and Fittings | 2 |
| Total Credits Fall - Year 1 |
5 | |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| PLMB 1152 | Plumbing Essentials | 4 |
| Total Credits Spring - Year 1 | 4 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 9 | |