Plumbing Technology, Certificate of Competency (PLBC)
Effective: Fall 2015
The Plumbing Technology Certificate Program prepares graduates to enter the plumbing field and construction industry. Students develop skills in all types of plumbing installation and repair work used in residential, institutional and commercial applications. Graduates also gain required industry knowledge and experience prior to entering a professional apprenticeship program.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Summarize the history and foundations of the plumbing trade.
- Apply the appropriate techniques to install, repair, and maintain all plumbing related pipes and fixtures in accordance with local and international plumbing codes.
- Analyze and evaluate hot water heating principles.
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of tools to design plumbing systems and use equipment required to complete general plumbing tasks.
- Analyze public/private water and sewage disposal systems and install water and waste systems.
- Employ occupational health and safety principles and practices to meet the OSHA requirements for the construction industry.
- Demonstrate communication, quantitative reasoning and problem solving skills needed in industry.
The College will award a certificate of competency to students who complete an approved credit-bearing career program that requires less than 30 credits. General education courses may not be required for programs that have less than 30 credits. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. At least six credit hours must be in courses that are awarded grade points.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PLB 110 | Introduction to Plumbing | 3 |
| PLB 111 | Faucets & Fixture Systems | 3 |
| TCS 105 | Workplace Safety | 2 |
| HVA 106 | Basic Piping for Contractors | 2 |
| HVA 104 | Practical Problems in Mathematics for HVAC&R Technicians | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PLB 112 | Plumbing Residential Service | 2 |
| PLB 210 | Drains and Sewers | 3 |
| PLB 211 | Advanced Plumbing | 2 |
| TCS 100 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| PLB 212 | Installation of Plumbing Related Fixtures | 2 |
| PLB 213 | Principles of Prod Hot Water | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
Part-Time Evening Schedule
The PLB specific courses in the Plumbing Technology program rotate through a three-semester cycle. Students who begin when PLB 110 and PLB 111 are not being offered should start with one or two classes from the list of “any semester” courses until the rotation begins again.
Students with advising questions should speak to the Director of Technical Education, Amy Antrim @ 610-325-2819.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| PLB 110 | Introduction to Plumbing | 3 |
| PLB 111 | Faucets & Fixture Systems | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| PLB 112 | Plumbing Residential Service | 2 |
| PLB 210 | Drains and Sewers | 3 |
| Any Semester Course * | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| PLB 211 | Advanced Plumbing | 2 |
| PLB 212 | Installation of Plumbing Related Fixtures | 2 |
| PLB 213 | Principles of Prod Hot Water | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Any Semester Course * | ||
| Any Semester Course * | ||
| Any Semester Course * | ||
| Any Semester * | ||
| HVA 104 | Practical Problems in Mathematics for HVAC&R Technicians | 3 |
| HVA 106 | Basic Piping for Contractors | 2 |
| TCS 100 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| TCS 105 | Workplace Safety | 2 |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
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Any Semester Course may be taken in any order.