Academic Programs
Plumbing Technology, Certificate
| Locations: Pipestone Campus |
Links to: Faculty/Program website |
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.
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 # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| Introduction to Plumbing | 3 | |
| PLMB 1142 | Materials and Fittings | 2 |
| Total Credits Fall - Year 1 |
5 | |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| Plumbing Essentials | 4 | |
| Total Credits Spring - Year 1 | 4 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 9 |
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Updated: pp 05/15/2024