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Plumbing Technology Certificate
Program Available at:
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 2 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Schools of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Plumbing Technology Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Level II Certificate in Plumbing Technology. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This program will teach the student plumbing skills that can be applied to residential and commercial plumbing systems. These skills will be obtained to serve in a variety of work environments where plumbing maintenance is needed. The student will complete a cooperative education course that stands as the capstone of the program. This capstone will allow valuable experience in the industry. This certificate combines the Rising Plumber and Tradesman certificates that can be applied towards the AAS in Plumbing. Courses that complete this certificate, the Rising Plumber Occupational Skills Award (OSA), the Rising Plumber Certificate (RP) and Tradesman Certificate (TC) are noted below.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 42 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
PFPB 1308 – Basic Pipefitting Skills (Course also applies to OSA, RP)
PFPB 1321 – Plumbing Maintenance and Repair (Course also applies to OSA, RP, TC)
PFPB 1373 – Introduction to the Plumbing Trade (Course also applies to OSA, RP)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 2
PFPB 1343 – Pipefitting Fabrication and Blueprint Reading (Course also applies to RP)
PFPB 1350 – Plumbing Pipefitting Equipment and Safety (Course also applies to RP)
CHOOSE ONE:
- PFPB 1382 – Cooperative Education-Plumbing Technology/Plumber (Course also applies to OSA, RP, TC) OR
- OSHT 1307 – Construction Site Safety and Health (Course also applies to RP)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
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After reviewing your program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Rising Plumber Occupational Skills Award and the Rising Plumber Certificate.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 3
PFPB 1306 – Basic Blueprint Reading for Plumbers (Course also applies to TC)
PFPB 1323 – Plumbing Codes I (Course also applies to TC)
PFPB 2308 – Piping Standards and Materials (Course also applies to TC)
SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 4
PFPB 2309 – Residential Construction Plumbing I (Course also applies to TC)
Construction Science Elective (one course)*
Construction Science Elective (one course)*
*Construction Science Elective: Must be selected from the following: CNBT 1302, CNBT 1311, CNBT 1359, CNBT 2315, CNBT 2317, DFTG 1309, DFTG 1317, DFTG 2319, ENTC 1323
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Tradesman Plumber Certificate and the Plumbing Technology Certificate.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 42 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS