Plumbing & Construction Technology
Overview
Our Plumbing and Construction Technology program will prepare you with specialized skills and knowledge related to several careers in the plumbing and construction 铿乪ld. When you graduate from our program, you can take the journeyperson鈥檚 exam(s) and become employed as a supervisor, instructor, material expediter, inspector, irrigation system installer, sprinkler system installer, residential plumber, domestic/commercial gas filter, estimator, consultant, employer, or contractor. A grade of C must be maintained in each of the Plumbing and Construction Technology courses. Anyone with grades below the required C must repeat the course.
The plumbing and construction industries are vast and worldwide. Professionals in either of these fields are always in-demand. Upon completion of our program, you鈥檒l be ready to start a career that can lead you to employment with an established company or afford you the opportunity to work for yourself. Either way, the first step is the Plumbing and Construction Technology program at 葫芦影业 CC.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 60鈥62 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
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Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3鈥4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3鈥4 |
| Total Hours | 60鈥62 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Plumbing/Pipefitting | 3 |
| Blueprint Reading for Plumbing | 3 |
| Low Pressure Boilers | 1 |
| Piping Level/Transit | 3 |
| Drainage and Sewer Systems | 3 |
| Heating Devices | 2 |
| Gas Piping | 2 |
| Domestic Systems | 2 |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 2 |
| Backflow Cross Connection | 2 |
| Advanced Plumbing Lab | 3 |
| Career/Technical Electives | 4 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tacking, Brazing and Burning | 3 |
| Sketching | 3 |
| Rigging and Signaling | 2 |
| Special Project in Plumbing | 1 |
| Cost Estimating | 3 |
| Career/Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .