The Plumbing certificate program is a 21-credit hour program that includes theory and hands-on application. The program prepares students to take the Journeyman Plumbing exam. In Kansas, individual cities and counties issue licenses for plumbers. Check in your local area to determine specific licensing requirements. Two years of field experience under the supervision of a licensed journeyman or master plumber is required to sit for the journeyman license exam in Kansas. This program prepares you with the technical skills necessary to work efficiently under a journeyman or master plumber.

The program utilizes the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. NCCER is a nationally recognized credentialing and certification system. Students completing the program will cover NCCER Core and Plumbing Level 1. Successful students will also obtain OSHA 10 certification.

Plumbers assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water or drainage systems in homes and businesses according to the International Plumbing Code. Students may enter the industry with journeyman skills, ready to perform on-the-job training in preparation for licensure. US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates employment of plumbers is expected to grow 16 percent (much faster than average) from 2016 to 2026. The median annual wage for plumbers was $51,450 in May 2016.

In this program, students will learn about the plumbing trade including an overview of the profession, safety, plumbing tools, plumbing math, and blueprints. Students will learn about plastic, copper, cast-iron, and carbon steel plumbing materials and the differences of each. Students will have hands-on experience with fixtures, drains, waste, vent systems and water distribution systems.