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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Plumbing Technology | Pipefitting
Area of study
Architecture and Construction
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


This five-year apprenticeship program prepares individuals to become licensed journeyworker plumbers in Wisconsin. It combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 832 hours of classroom instruction, covering topics such as pipe assembly, plumbing code interpretation, and green plumbing applications. Graduates are eligible for a plumbing journeyworker license and are prepared for employment in various settings, with projected growth in employment opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

  • Overview: This apprenticeship program prepares individuals for a career as licensed journeyworker plumbers in the State of Wisconsin.
  • Objectives: Upon completion, graduates will be equipped to:
  • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using various tools and techniques.
  • Cut openings in structures for pipes and pipe fittings.
  • Fill pipes and plumbing fixtures with water or air to detect leaks.
  • Install pipe assemblies, fittings, appliances, and fixtures using hand and power tools.
  • Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems.
  • Repair and maintain plumbing, including replacing washers, mending broken pipes, and clearing clogged drains.
  • Interpret building plans and assess material and equipment needs.
  • Maintain knowledge of plumbing codes, math, and theory.
  • Understand detailed written and verbal communication.

Outline:

  • Structure: The program comprises 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 832 hours of classroom instruction, completed over a five-year period.
  • Course Schedule: The classroom instruction includes eight semesters of courses:
  • Sanitary Drains 1
  • Vents and Venting Systems
  • Water Distribution 1
  • Water Distribution 2
  • Sanitary Drains 2
  • Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS)
  • Green Plumbing Applications

Careers:

  • Career Paths: Graduates are prepared to work as licensed journeyworker plumbers in various settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
  • Opportunities: Employment opportunities for plumbers are projected to grow faster than average.
  • Outcomes: Graduates are eligible to apply for a plumbing journeyworker license from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
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