2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Construction Technology
Title: Rising Plumber Certificate
(Level 1 Certificate)
Cedar Valley, Eastfield and North Lake campus only
NEW
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
This program introduces students to fixtures, piping, and safety principles necessary to begin in the plumbing career as a plumber's helper. Commonly used tools and instruments are introduced and work safety is emphasized. The preferred program alternative is for each student to experience a cooperative work experience at the program's culmination.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CT.RISE.PLUMB
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PFPB 1308 | Basic Pipefitting Skills | 3 |
| PFPB 1321 | Plumbing Maintenance and Repair | 3 |
| PFPB 1373 | Introduction to the Plumbing Trade | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PFPB 1343 | Pipefitting Fabrication and Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| PFPB 1350 | Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety | 3 |
| PFPB 1382 | Cooperative Education - Plumbing Technology/Plumber OR | 3 |
| OSHT 1307 | Construction Site Safety and Health | (3) |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.