Plumbing

The Plumbing Certificate program is designed to help you acquire basic skills to assist with plumbing systems installation and repairs in residential and light commercial buildings. Coursework includes sketching diagrams, interpretation of blueprints, and practices in plumbing assembly. You will gain knowledge of state codes and requirements. You will develop skills through hands-on participation in a lab and at job sites.

Credentialing Options

Plumbing Certificate - CIP Code: 46.0503

C 35 30 0

Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 53023

The Plumbing curriculum is designed to give individuals the opportunity to acquire basic skills to assist with the installation and repair of plumbing systems in residential and small buildings.

Course work includes sketching diagrams, interpretation of blueprints, and practices in plumbing assembly. Students will gain knowledge of state codes and requirements.

Graduates should qualify for employment at parts supply houses, maintenance companies, and plumbing contractors to assist with various plumbing applications.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Plumbing Certificate Program the student will be able to:

  • Identify and properly use tools associated in the plumbing industry.
  • Safely assemble various pipes and fittings in accordance with state and local codes.
  • Identify and diagnose needed repairs to the plumbing system.
  • Research and interpret North Carolina plumbing codes.

Fall Semester I

  • PLU 110
    AB Modern Plumbing I Credits:  4.5

Total Credits: 7.5

Spring Semester I

  • PLU 110
    BB Modern Plumbing - Part II  Credits: 4.5

Total Credits: 6.5

Total credit hours required for certificate: 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC. You can indicate your desire to study within this curriculum during the advising process. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need.

It is recommended that new students contact a plumbing faculty member.

Jeffrey Wyco
336-334-4822, ext. 53128
jawyco@gtcc.edu

The Plumbing program does not qualify for federal or state financial aid programs.

However, you may qualify for scholarships. At GTCC, we value our students’ success. We offer scholarships from generous donors who want to see our students succeed. Industry scholarship opportunities are available online. For more about scholarships or to apply, visit our How to Pay for College page. 

No, your instructor will have a tool list for each class. You may use your own tools if you already have them, but it is not a program requirement to provide your own tools. You are responsible for transportation to and from job sites.

Pre-requisites are courses you must complete before moving to the next course. Please contact the program faculty coach with questions about pre-requisites listed in course descriptions.

Co-requisites are courses you can take at the same time before another course. Please contact the program faculty coach with any questions about co-requisites listed in course descriptions.

Many students work part- or full-time while in school. You may need to take a smaller course load each semester which may extend the time it takes to complete.