This curriculum includes the basic theories of plumbing, soil waste and vent layout, household and industrial maintenance, sewage systems, and the use of hand and power tools. Students develop skills in all types of plumbing repair work used in residential, institutional, and commercial applications. The major also provides training in the fundamentals of communication and mathematics.
Career Opportunities
Plumbing installation, industrial maintenance, public utilities service, machine work, and shipbuilding industries.
Recommended High School Subjects
One year of technical math.
Special Equipment Needs
See program Tool List for major.
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i7 (12th generation) or AMD Ryzen 7 processor (recommended).
- 16+ GB RAM (required); 32+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Wired Connection – Gigabit Ethernet (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (http://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- demonstrate good work habits and meet accepted safety standards.
- use hand and power tools of the industry.
- identify piping materials and install them using proper connections and methods.
- use and apply industry specific terms and technical data.
- read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and codes as they apply.
- install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and keep up with the new developments in the field.
- apply basic knowledge and skills of electrical work to install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical controls used in plumbing.
- apply energy conservation measures to plumbing installations.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| ACR116 | Introduction to Refrigeration | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| PLH113 | Mechanical Systems Design & Operation | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| ACR152 | Fundamentals of HVAC Electrical Controls | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 13 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ACR103 | HVAC Print Reading & Automated Design | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| PLH223 | Mechanical Systems | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| WEL100 | Introduction to Welding Processes | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ENL010 | Communications | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MTH011 | Career Mathematics | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
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| MTH123 | Technical Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
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| MTH181 | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
Students completing the plumbing program have the option of transferring into the HVAC Technology degree major. This additional year of study in the HVAC major can expand skills in air conditioning and heating. Note: Students planning to transfer to HV should take ENL 111 and MTH 124.