Plumber
Certificate
Prepare for a career as a licensed plumber by applying technical skills to lay out, assemble, install and maintain piping fixtures and systems.
In this program, you will get hands-on practice for plumbing and pipe fitting, including physics for plumbers, materials, pipe-joint connections, drainage and fixtures, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
Location
Downtown Campus
Contact Information
Applied Technology Division
Dean: 520.206.7134
Lead Faculty: 520.206.7137
Program Advisor: 520.206.7018
Information Sessions
Careers
Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers. Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages. Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI
| Occupation | Annual Median Wage |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades | $47,107 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $40,762 |
| Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $38,684 |
Academic Options
Continue your studies by taking classes in the Building and Construction associate's degree program.
Program Requirements 2020-2021
Required Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BCT 105* | Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging | 3 |
| BCT 106 | Soldering and Brazing for Building and Construction Technologies | 4 |
| BCT 107* | Basic Safety, Hand and Power Tools, Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| BCT 120 | Blueprint Reading for Construction | 3 |
| BCT 181 | Plumbing I | 4 |
| BCT 182 | Plumbing II | 4 |
| BCT 183 | Plumbing III | 4 |
| Subtotal | 25 | |
Required Support Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CSA 100 | Computer Literacy | 1 |
| GTM 105** | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| GTW 101 or WRT 101 or WRT 154 |
Writing for Trades and Technical Occupations English Composition I [SUN# ENG1101] Career Communications |
3 |
| STU 100 | College Success and Career Planning | 1 |
| Subtotal | 8 | |
| Total | 33 | |
* BCT 100, 112 and 115 substitute for BCT 105. BCT 111, 113 and 114 substitute for BCT 107.
** GTM 105 or a MAT course 100-level or higher
Program/Major/Concentration Codes: CRTPLM/PLM1
Gainful Employment Disclosure
www.pima.edu/plumber-cert