2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Plumbing Technology
Title: Plumbing Technology Certificate
(Level 2 Certificate)
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.