The Plumbing certificate program is a 21-credit hour program that includes theory and hands-on application. The program prepares students to take the Journeyman Plumbing exam. In Kansas, individual cities and counties issue licenses for plumbers. The first requirement is typically attainment of the Journeyman classification through training and passing the Journeyman exam. Check in your local area to determine specific licensing requirements. Graduates of a college plumbing program need only one additional year of field experience (2,000 hours) under the supervision of a licensed journeyman or master plumber in order to sit for the journeyman licensing exam.
The program utilizes the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. NCCER is a nationally recognized credentialing and certification system. Students completing the program will cover NCCER Core and Plumbing Level 1. Successful students will also obtain OSHA 10 certification.
Plumbers assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water or drainage systems in homes and businesses according to the International Plumbing Code. Students may enter the industry with journeyman skills, ready to perform on-the-job training in preparation for licensure. US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates employment of plumbers is expected to grow 16 percent (much faster than average) from 2016 to 2026. The median annual wage for plumbers was $51,450 in May 2016.
In this program, students will learn about the plumbing trade including an overview of the profession, safety, plumbing tools, plumbing math, and blueprints. Students will learn about plastic, copper, cast-iron, and carbon steel plumbing materials and the differences of each. Students will have hands-on experience with fixtures, drains, waste, vent systems and water distribution systems.
For more information contact Program Advisor: Richard “Gus” Echavez, 620-432-0328 rechavez@neosho.edu, or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.
Program Path Sequence
The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situa
Plumbing Certificate Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of OSHA safety standards.
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly use power and hand tools.
- Demonstrate the ability to read blueprints.
- Use basic math to perform plumbing-related calculations.
- Demonstrate proper techniques to measure, cut, and join plastic pipe and copper tube.
- Demonstrate proper techniques to measure, cut, and join cast-iron and steel pipes.
- Demonstrate proper installation techniques for plumbing fixtures, drain, waste, and vent systems.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
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Associate of Applied Science Option
Students interested in completing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Engineering Technology should visit with an advisor to determine general education requirements. The AAS Degree requires 64 credit hours including a minimum of 42 technical credits hours. First-time, full-time students are required to take CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs .
Required General Education Courses include:
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs COMM 213 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr hrs CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs
Additional General Education Hours to bring degree total to 64.
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