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Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship program prepares students to begin a career in plumbing and pipefitting at the apprentice 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, blueprint interpretation, and design and installation of plumbing systems.

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

Design plumbing systems

Install plumbing systems

Career Opportunities

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

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 36 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

PLBG1036Minnesota State Plumbing Code I

4

PLBG1041Plumbing Systems Design

3

PLBG1045Minnesota State Plumbing Code II

3

PLBG1050Plumbing Systems Installation

3

PLBG1060Plumbing Calculations II

3

PLBG1065Blueprint Reading and Estimating II

3

PLBG1070Plumbing Service and Repair

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Diploma Credits 36

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park

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

PLBG1036Minnesota State Plumbing Code I

4

Total Credits  18

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PLBG1041Plumbing Systems Design

3

PLBG1045Minnesota State Plumbing Code II

3

PLBG1050Plumbing Systems Installation

3

PLBG1060Plumbing Calculations II

3

PLBG1065Blueprint Reading and Estimating II

3

PLBG1070Plumbing Service and Repair

3

Total Credits  18

Graduation (36 Credits)

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

 

1/10/2024 : BP 3504 / EP 3503