Plumbing
PimaFastTrack
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PimaFastTrack’s Plumbing program gives you the hands-on training you need to start a career in residential, commercial, or industrial plumbing. You’ll learn key skills like measuring, cutting, and joining different types of pipe, along with how to install faucets, toilets, and other common fixtures. Everything is designed to help you build real experience you can use on the job.
As you move through the program, you will earn industry-recognized credentials that align with workforce needs and career pathways, preparing you to enter a high-demand field with the skills employers are looking for.
What You Will Learn
- Basic plumbing and pipefitting, including drain, waste, and vent installation
- How to read and follow construction blueprints
- Safe use of tools and hands-on field/shop skills
- Teamwork, communication, and problem-solving on the job
- Attention to detail and strong follow-through
Explore more skills in our course catalog.
Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
4 months
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Study Methods
In Person | Hybrid
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Transfer Options Available Complete this program and earn a head start toward Pima’s Building and Construction Technologies certificate or degree through Prior Learning Assessment.
Build Your Future in Plumbing
Launch your career fast by learning the essential plumbing skills employers want. With employment for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters projected to grow 4% through 2034, this is a strong and promising career path.
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic
Available Programs
PimaFastTrack: Plumbing
Duration: 14 weeks
Classes:
UBCT-107 Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading
UBCT-105 Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging
UBCT-181 Plumbing 1
You can earn:
NCCER Plumbing Level 1 Certification
NCCER Core Certification
Included: Instruction, books, personal protective equipment (PPE), national
certification exams
Location: Building and Construction Technology Center at Downtown Campus
Courses in this FastTrack are eligible for credit through prior learning assessment (PLA) if completed with a grade of “pass”.
| Course | Start Date | End Date | Class Schedule | Time | Instructor | Location | Credits/CEUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading - UBCT-107 1 | Sep 9, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Wednesday | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Patrick Moore | Downtown | - |
| Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging - UBCT-105 8 | Oct 28, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | Wednesday | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Patrick Moore | Downtown | - |
| Plumbing I - UBCT-181 1 | Sep 10, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | Thursday | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Downtown | - |
Duration: 14 weeks
Classes:
UBCT-107 Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading
UBCT-105 Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging
UBCT-181 Plumbing 1
You can earn:
NCCER Plumbing Level 1 Certification
NCCER Core Certification
Included: Instruction, books, personal protective equipment (PPE), national
certification exams
Location: Building and Construction Technology Center at Downtown Campus
Courses in this FastTrack are eligible for credit through prior learning assessment (PLA) if completed with a grade of “pass”.
| Course | Start Date | End Date | Class Schedule | Time | Instructor | Location | Credits/CEUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading - UBCT-107 2 | Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Friday | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Patrick Moore | Downtown | - |
| Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging - UBCT-105 2 | Oct 30, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | Friday | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Patrick Moore | Downtown | - |
| Plumbing I - UBCT-181 1 | Sep 10, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | Thursday | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Downtown | - |