Construction Technology: Plumbing Diploma | Wytheville Community College-中国博彩平台

Career and Technical Studies

Degree

Construction Technology Diploma, Plumbing Track

Length

Five Semesters

Purpose

A shortage of qualified plumbers, residential and commercial, and workers in the plumbing trades has created the need for trained personnel in the construction industry. The Construction Technology Plumbing Diploma track is designed for those seeking entry level employment in the Plumbing Trades and is a pathway to Virginia Tradesman Licensure. Successful completion of the two year Construction Technology. Plumbing Diploma meets eligibility requirements for those seeking Virginia Tradesman Licensure. In addition, a minimum of two years of documented work experience in the trade is required for licensure. The Plumbing Diploma (including the integrated Plumbing Trades Career Studies Certificate) provides training based on the current Virginia adoption of the Plumbing code. In addition, the track provides training and a pathway that can lead to a number of construction related credentials including Contractor Licensure, and OSHA 10-30 Construction Industry Safety Training.

Occupational Objectives

Journeyman Plumbing Tradesman
Entry Level Plumber Helper
Entry Level Plumbing Trades Worker

Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Construction Technology Diploma, Plumbing Program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

Course #	Course Title	Lect. Hrs.	Lab Hrs.	Credits
AIR 121 ^*	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I	2	3	3
BLD 110	Introduction to Construction	3	0	3
BLD 140 ^*	Principles of Plumbing Trade I	3	0	3
BLD 141 ^*	Principles of Plumbing Trade II	3	0	3
BLD 195 ^*	Topics in Plumbing	3	0	3
BLD 215	OSHA 30 Construction Safety	2	0	2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester		16	3	17

Second Semester

Course #	Course Title	Lect. Hrs.	Lab Hrs.	Credits
BLD 111	Blueprint Reading and the Building Code	2	2	3
BLD 142 ^*	Principles of Plumbing Trade III	3	0	3
BLD 143 ^*	Plumbing and Blueprint Reading	3	0	3
BLD 144 ^*	Plumbing Code and Certification Preparation	3	0	3
BLD 190 ^*	Coordinated Internship	0	3	3
BLD 200	Sustainable Construction	2	0	2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester		13	5	17

Third Semester

Course #	Course Title	Lect. Hrs.	Lab Hrs.	Credits	Transfer
BLD 101	Construction Management I	3	0	3
CST 100	Principles of Public Speaking	3	0	3	View transfer information
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities Radford University COMS 114
ENE 105	Solar Thermal Active and Passive Technology	3	3	4
ENG 111	College Composition I	3	0	3	View transfer information
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities Virginia Tech ENGL 1105 Radford University CORE 101 Old Dominion University ENGL 110C Virginias Private Colleges & Universities Bluefield College ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED Liberty University ENGL 101 Emory & Henry College ENG 100
SDV 100	College Success Skills	1	0	1	View transfer information
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities Radford University UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester		13	3	14

Fourth Semester

Course #	Course Title	Lect. Hrs.	Lab Hrs.	Credits
BLD 290	Coordinated Internship
or		0	9	3
BLD 298	Seminar and Project
ENG 113	Technical-Professional Writing	3	0	3
ITE 152	Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications	3	0	3
MTH 111	Basic Technical Math	3	0	3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester		9	9	12