PLUMBING
Our short-term Plumbing training lets you master real-world skills in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, where you'll learn how to repair and install hot water tanks, sinks, tubs, toilets and gas lines in less than 6 months.
Once you complete your training, you'll have all the knowledge needed to qualify for your NCCER Core & Plumbing certifications. Then, you're just steps away from beginning your career as a plumber. We'll even provide the tools!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Plumbing program consists of 500 clock hours of training for the purpose of installing, maintaining, and repairing many different types of pipe systems.
WHERE: New Iberia campus
WHEN: July 29 - November 18, 2024 (night class).
COST: $6,000 tuition includes tools and book rental. (You may qualify for tuition assistance. Contact 337-521-9028 or workforce@solacc.edu for information.)
REQUIREMENTS:
- 16+ to take course
- 17+ to take apprenticeship
- No High School, GED or HiSET required*
*A high school or HiSET diploma is required for most financial aid grant applications.
Key content includes:
- Introduction to the Plumbing Profession
- Plumbing Safety
- Tools of the Plumbing Trade
- Plumbing Math
- Plumbing Drawings
- Reading Commercial Drawings
- Structural Penetrations
- Plastic Pipe and Fittings
- Copper Pipe and Fittings
- Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings
- Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Basic Electricity
- Fire Stopping
- Installing Water Heaters
- Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems
- Installing and Testing DWV Piping
- Water Distribution Systems
- Fuel Gas and Fuel Oil Systems
- Installing Roof, Floor, and Area Drains
- Installing and Testing Water Supply Piping
- Installing Fixtures and Valves
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you want to work in Residential, Commercial, or the Industrial sector, SLCC will prepare you for a life in plumbing after training.
Average Salaries:
- Plumber: $57,040
- Helper: $33,910
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2021)
CONTACT
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