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Plumbing

Curriculum Description

The Plumbing curriculum is designed to give individuals the opportunity to acquire basic skills to assist with the installation and repair of plumbing systems in residential and small buildings.

Course work includes sketching diagrams, interpretation of blueprints and practices in plumbing assembly. Students will gain knowledge of state codes and requirements.

Graduates should qualify for employment at parts supply houses, maintenance companies and plumbing contractors to assist with various plumbing applications.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

D35300
NC CIP: 46.0503
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BPR 130	Blueprint Reading/Const	1	2	0	2
PLU 110	Modern Plumbing	4	15	0	9
PLU 140	Intro to Plumbing Codes	1	2	0	2
Select one:
MAT 101	Applied Mathematics I	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 115	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
	Total:	8	21	0	16

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
PLU 120	Plumbing Applications	4	15	9
PLU 150	Plumbing Diagrams	1	2	2
WLD 112	Basic Welding Processes	1	3	2
	Total:	6	20	13

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
PLU 130	Plumbing Systems	3	9	0	6
Select one:
ENG 101	Applied Communications I	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
	Total:	6	9	0	9

Total Credit Hours: 38

Additional Information


Written Communication:	ENG 101, ENG 111
Mathematics:	MAT 101, MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161
Technology:	PLU 140

D35300