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Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship (EP) Occupational Certificate

 

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Plumbing Pre-Appenticeship program prepares students to begin a career in plumbing and pipefitting at the helper level with a plumbing contractor. Coursework provides students with the technical understanding and basic skills development in safety, plumbing codes, material identification, tool usage, piping procedures, and blueprint interpretation.

 

Award Outcomes

Analyze plumbing codes, rules, and regulations.

Apply proper safety techniques and procedures.

Calculate plumbing measurements.

Complete proper piping procedures.

Interpret blueprints and pipe isometrics.

 

Career Opportunities

Graduating students will be prepared for entry level opportunities as a plumbers helper in residential, commercial, industrial and service plumbing contractor companies. Further career training can lead to apprentice plumber, journeyman plumber, master plumber, job foreman, project superintendant, estimator, wholesale distribution, plumbing inspector, plumbing instructor, and plumbing contractor.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 17 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PLBG1000Iron and Steel Pipe Procedures

2

PLBG1005Introduction to Plumbing and Safety

2

PLBG1011Blueprint Reading and Estimating I

3

PLBG1020Copper Pipe Procedures

2

PLBG1025Plastic Pipe Procedures

2

PLBG1031Plumbing Calculations I

3

PLBG1035Minnesota State Plumbing Code I

3

General Education Required 1 Credit

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV1020CPR/First Aid

1

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 18

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PLBG1000Iron and Steel Pipe Procedures

2

PLBG1005Introduction to Plumbing and Safety

2

PLBG1011Blueprint Reading and Estimating I

3

PLBG1020Copper Pipe Procedures

2

PLBG1025Plastic Pipe Procedures

2

PLBG1031Plumbing Calculations I

3

PLBG1035Minnesota State Plumbing Code I

3

 

EMSV1020CPR/First Aid

1

Total Credits 18

Graduation (18 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


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