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Plumbing Assistant

Description:

This class provides an understanding of the basic fundamentals of plumbing and its practical applications. The course will prepare students to enter the plumbing industry as an apprentice. Completion of the course contributes to the required hours to reach a journeyman plumbing license. Students will learn commercial and residential plumbing safety practices, equipment, systems, measurements, installation, and repair.

Hours:
Morning session - 8:10 - 11:10 a.m.
Afternoon session - 12:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Career Major Name:  Plumber Assistant
Clock Hours/Weeks of Instruction:  1000/37
Normal Completion Time:  37 weeks for full-time status

Required Courses:

  • Boilers and Hydronics
  • Calculations and Drawings
  • Career Readiness
  • Commercial Plumbing Systems
  • Introduction to Plumbing Systems
  • Introduction to Plumbing Tools and Materials
  • Plumbing Measurements
  • Plumbing System Diagnosis
  • Plumbing Systems Repair
  • Plumbing Utilities
  • Rough-in through Final Phase
  • Safety Orientation
  • Workforce Staging/Career Major Capstone

Career Opportunities:

  • Plumbing Assistant

For more information on occupations go to http://www.onetonline.org

Application Process:
High school students see home school counselor
Adults contact Mid-America recruiters 572-215-2060

Average Salary:
$25,560-$45,160

Accreditation:
OSBCTE (Oklahoma State Board of Career & Technology Education)

Certifications:

ODCTE Competency Certifications

OSHA 10 Construction Safety
Apprentice Card

**CTSO: SkillsUSA

**Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)