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2023 - 2024 Dallas College Catalog

2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Plumbing Technology

PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY -- PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Cedar Valley, Eastfield and North Lake campus only

NEW

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.PLUMB.TECH

The Associate's Degree in Plumbing is an intense, hands-on program where the student will experience industry applications in plumbing, piping, construction, fabrication, blueprint reading and more. Most of this training will be in a laboratory setting and learning the tools of the trade. The student will complete a cooperative education course that stands as the capstone of the program. This capstone will allow valuable experience in the industry.

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
ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3
Elective Construction Science Elective (one course) 1 3
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 1343 Pipefitting Fabrication and Blueprint Reading 3
PFPB 1350 Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety 3
BIOL 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
PFPB 1382 Cooperative Education - Plumbing Technology/Plumber 3
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 1306 Basic Blueprint Reading for Plumbers 3
PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes 1 3
PFPB 2308 Piping Standards and Materials 3
OSHT 1307 Construction Site Safety and Health 3
Elective Construction Science Elective (one course) 1 3
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 2309 Residential Construction Plumbing 1 3
Elective Mathematics Elective 2 3
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3 3
Elective Social/Behavioral Science 4 3
Elective Construction Science Elective (one course) 1 3
Semester Total 15
Minimum Hours Required 60

1 Construction Science Elective

Must be selected from the following:

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CNBT 1302 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems in Construction 1 3
CNBT 1311 Construction Methods and Materials 1 3
CNBT 1359 Project Scheduling 3
CNBT 2315 Construction Specifications and Contracts 3
CNBT 2317 Green Building 3
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 3
DFTG 1317 Architectural Drafting - Residential 3
DFTG 2319 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting 3
ENTC 1323 Strength of Materials 3

2 Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

4 Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavior Science.

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.

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PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY -- PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY

(Level 2 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 will teach the student plumbing skills that can be applied to residential and commercial plumbing systems. These skills will be obtained to serve in a variety of work environments where plumbing maintenance is needed. The student will complete a cooperative education course that stands as the capstone of the program. This capstone will allow valuable experience in the industry. This certificate combines the Rising Plumber and Tradesman certificates that can be applied towards the AAS in Plumbing.

Degree Plan Code: C2.PLUMB.TECH

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
ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3
Semester Total 12
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 3
OR
OSHT 1307 Construction Site Safety and Health (3)
Semester Total 9
Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 1306 Basic Blueprint Reading for Plumbers 3
PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes 1 3
PFPB 2308 Piping Standards and Materials 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
Semester Total 12
Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 2309 Residential Construction Plumbing 1 3
Elective Construction Science Elective (one course) 1 3
Elective Construction Science Elective (one course) 1 3
Semester Total 9
Minimum Hours Required 42

1 Construction Science Elective

Must be selected from the following:

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CNBT 1302 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems in Construction 1 3
CNBT 1311 Construction Methods and Materials 1 3
CNBT 1359 Project Scheduling 3
CNBT 2315 Construction Specifications and Contracts 3
CNBT 2317 Green Building 3
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 3
DFTG 1317 Architectural Drafting - Residential 3
DFTG 2319 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting 3
ENTC 1323 Strength of Materials 3

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.

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PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY -- RISING PLUMBER

(Level 1 Certificate)

Cedar Valley, Eastfield and North Lake campus only
  • 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.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 3
OR
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.

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PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY -- RISING PLUMBER

(Occupational Skills Award)

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.

Degree Plan Code: OSA.RISE.PLUMB

This program will teach the student plumbing skills that can be applied to residential and commercial plumbing systems. These skills will be obtained to serve in a variety of work environments where plumbing maintenance is needed. The student will complete a cooperative education course that stands as the capstone of the program. This capstone will allow valuable experience in the industry.

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
PFPB 1382 Cooperative Education - Plumbing Technology/Plumber 3
Semester Total 12
Minimum Hours Required 12

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.

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PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY -- TRADESMAN PLUMBER

(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 will teach the student plumbing skills that can be applied to residential and commercial plumbing systems. These skills will be obtained to serve in a variety of work environments where plumbing maintenance is needed. The student will complete a cooperative education course that stands as the capstone of the program. This capstone will allow valuable experience in the industry. This certificate combines the Rising Plumber and Tradesman certificates that can be applied towards the AAS in Plumbing.

Degree Plan Code: C1.TRADE.PLUMB

Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 1306 Basic Blueprint Reading for Plumbers 3
PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes 1 3
PFPB 2308 Piping Standards and Materials 3
Semester Total 9
Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 2309 Residential Construction Plumbing 1 3
PFPB 1321 Plumbing Maintenance and Repair 3
PFPB 1382 Cooperative Education - Plumbing Technology 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.

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