Academic Programs
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 Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Course Number
Course Title
Introduction to Plumbing
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Plumbing Installation and Fixtures I
Credits
4
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Course Number
Course Title
Code I
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Print Reading I
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Plumbing Repair and Service
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Materials and Fittings
Credits
2
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Credits Fall - Year 1
Credits
16
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| Spring - Year 1 | ||
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Course Number
Course Title
Plumbing Essentials
Credits
4
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Course Number
Course Title
Code II
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Water Piping and Sizing
Credits
4
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Course Number
Course Title
Drainage, Waste, and Venting
Credits
4
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Course Number
Course Title
Plumbing Technology Internship
Credits
2
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Credits Spring - Year 1
Credits
16
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TOTAL CREDITS
Credits
32
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| 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 | |