NCCER Plumbers Assistant (BP11)  Technical Certificate of Credit


(Stand Alone & Embedded in NCCER Plumbing Diploma)

Program Description:

The Plumbers Assistant program of study is a sequence of courses that prepares students for entry level careers in plumbing and related fields. The program emphasis a combination of plumbing theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Plumbers Assistant Certificate of completion and have the qualification of an entry level plumber's assistant.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program admission requirements:

Minimum Test Scores

ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION – Writing 236 ACCUPLACER- Sentence Skills 60
Reading 224 Reading Comp. 55
Arithmetic 229 Arithmetic 34

High School diploma or equivalent required for graduation.

Credits required for graduation: 12

Courses 12 credits
COFC 1080

This course introduces

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PLBG 1005
Corequisite: COFC 1080

This course introduces the student to the basic elements of the plumbing trade. Topics include introduction to the trade, plumbing safety, tools of the trade, plumbing math and plumbing drawings.

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PLBG 1015
Corequisite: COFC 1080

This course continues the introduction of basic plumbing concepts and practices. Topics include plastic pipe, copper tube, cast-iron and steel pipe and fittings, plumbing fixtures, DWV systems and water distribution systems.

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