Plumbing
46.0503 PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY/PLUMBER
(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)
Plumbing Technology prepares students to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge,
safety and skills to lay out, assemble, install and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems for steam, natural
gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems in
home and business environments. The program includes instruction in source determination, water
distribution, waste removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, blueprint reading,
pipe installation, pumps, brazing and soldering, plumbing inspection and applicable codes and standards.
The program combines classroom and practical learning experiences. Students also become involved with
many community service projects related to their program of study. This program is certified by the National
Center for Construction Education and Research.
CAREER PATHS
- Pipefitter and Steamfitter Plumbers
- Plumber
- Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics
- First Line Supervisor Managers and Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
Over the next 10 years, it is expected
that 81,900 plumbers will be needed;
this includes 75,200 additional
plumbers, and the retirement of 6,700
existing plumbers. According to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, plumbing
related jobs are projected to grow by
16% in the coming years, much faster
than average.
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
Students can earn the following industry- recognized credentials:
- OSHA Certification via CareerSafe
- PBA Skills Certificate via Pennsylvania Builders Association
- EPA 608 Certification via Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute
- Articulated Ladder via American Ladder Institute
- Mobile Ladder via American Ladder Institute
- Single and Extension Ladder via American Ladder Institute
- Step Ladder via American Ladder Institute
- SP/2 Construction via SP/2