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Certificate in Construction Technology - Plumbing
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Certificate in Construction Technology - Plumbing

Total Credit Hours: 31


About Certificate in Construction Technology - Plumbing

The Certificate in Construction Technology Program will prepare students for the current local and global job market with entry-level skills needed for any of the following fields: carpentry; electricity; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); masonry; plumbing; reinforcing metal worker; and welding. All students must successfully pass four (4) core courses (technical related requirements) with a “C” or better before enrolling in one (1) of the seven (7) concentration areas.


Plumbing Track
Major Requirements
Course Course Name Credits
AE103 Basic Blueprint Reading 3
CT100 Introduction to Construction Trades 3
CT140 Industrial Safety 3
CT152 Fundamentals of Plumbing 4
CT152A Plumbing Level I 4
CT182 Uniform Plumbing Code 3
CE215 Construction Procedures 3
CT292 Construction Practicum 3
HL135 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED 1
MA094 Mathematics for the Trades 4
Certificate Total Minimum 31

2024-2025 College Catalog
 

General Requirements for Certificates

Effective fall Semester 2003, several academic policy changes were implemented to ensure that students are adequately prepared to meet business and industry standards. All Undeclared or newly Declared Students enrolled in regularly scheduled postsecondary courses must be enrolled in or must have completed developmental coursework for Math and English or have successfully placed into post-secondary Math and English (or equivalent). 

Students must fulfill the English general education requirement by the time they have enrolled in 12 credits of classes. This means that students may take only nine (9) credits before they must begin meeting the general education requirements. All declared students in Certificate programs will be required to successfully complete minimum general education course requirements. For more information, refer to the Admissions Information, General Education Policy section of this catalog.

A. General Education Requirements
Students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, understanding and speaking English as indicated by one of the following:

  • Test out of the English Placement Test (or equivalent), or
  • Satisfactory completion of EN097 courses and
  • Test out of the Math Placement Test (or equivalent), or
  • Satisfactory completion of MA098 course
*Students in the Certificate of Construction Technology program can successfully complete their math requirements with MA094 Mathematics for the Trades in lieu of MA098 Intermediate Algebra.


B. Major Requirements. Total Major Requirements vary by program. Minimum Total Credits Required for a Certificate is 30 credits.

* No course may be counted for both Major and General Education requirements.
** Placement testing is not mandatory for admission to the College. Completion of placement testing or equivalent, however, is required for enrollment into English and mathematics courses. Therefore, students who plan to enroll full-time in a program should take the placement test to be eligible for a full load of courses.

2024-2025 College Catalog



Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Construction Technology program, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate basic skills needed to function as an entry-level worker in at least one construction trades concentration area in accordance with industry safety standards: carpentry; electricity; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC); masonry; plumbing; reinforcing metal worker; or welding.
  2. Exhibit entry-level knowledge in chosen construction trades concentration area.
  3. Demonstrate professionalism as related to the construction trades industry.

CT182 Uniform Plumbing Code

This course concentrates on achieving familiarity with and understanding of the Uniform Plumbing Code.  Students will be expected to use the Uniform Plumbing Code manual as a resource to determine specifications during design, construction and installation of plumbing systems.  This course does not require any previous knowledge or skill in plumbing.

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CT152A Plumbing Level I

This course builds on content from CT152, and introduces students to core principles in plumbing, providing them with the foundational knowledge necessary for more advanced study and experiential development of skills in this trade area. This course focuses on the use, care, safe operations and maintenance of hand and power tools; the use, care and safe handling of supplies and materials; the development of an appropriate attitude as related to professional plumbing work, and the acquisition of knowledge and information essential for success in initial pursuit of a career in plumbing. Specific emphasis is placed on cast-iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, corrugated stainless steel tubing, fixtures and faucets, drain, waste and vent systems, and water distribution systems. 

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CT152 Fundamentals of Plumbing

This course introduces the student to the use, safety, care and maintenance of special tools and equipment for basic cold water supply (pipes, fittings, valves, safety devices, appliances), and drainage systems (sewers, drains, vents, traps, test, and maintenance).

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Certificate in Construction Technology - Reinforcing Metal Worker

The Certificate in Construction Technology Program will prepare students for the current local and global job market with entry-level skills needed for any of the following fields: carpentry; electricity; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); masonry; plumbing; reinforcing metal worker; and welding. All students must successfully pass four (4) core courses (technical related requirements) with a “C” or better before enrolling in one (1) of the seven (7) concentration areas.

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Certificate in Construction Technology - Masonry

The Certificate in Construction Technology Program will prepare students for the current local and global job market with entry-level skills needed for any of the following fields: carpentry; electricity; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); masonry; plumbing; reinforcing metal worker; and welding. All students must successfully pass four (4) core courses (technical related requirements) with a “C” or better before enrolling in one (1) of the seven (7) concentration areas.

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Certificate in Construction Technology - Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

The Certificate in Construction Technology Program will prepare students for the current local and global job market with entry-level skills needed for any of the following fields: carpentry; electricity; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); masonry; plumbing; reinforcing metal worker; and welding. All students must successfully pass four (4) core courses (technical related requirements) with a “C” or better before enrolling in one (1) of the seven (7) concentration areas.

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