Plumbing Technician

The objective of the Plumbing Technician (PLMB) program is to provide students with a broad base of knowledge and skills for employment as entry-level technicians in the plumbing industry. Students are taught about safety, fittings, power tools, drains, backflow, venting, and water distribution systems. Training will include the installation of piping, fixtures, valves, water heaters, and professional development. The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) will be used and applied throughout the program. This training program will conclude with an externship off campus or with the completion of a capstone project on campus.

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries may recognize up to one year of training received from Perry’s PLMB program toward the (01) journey level certification. Graduates must accumulate additional hours of industrial/commercial plumbing work before applying to take their (01) journey level examination with the State of Washington.

The PLMB program is 12 months in length (four quarters). The student will earn 72.50 credit hours which are 1,344 clock hours.

The student to instructor ratio for the PLMB program is no greater than 17:1.

 

 

Program Outline

Quarter 1

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
PL 110	Introduction to Plumbing	130	7.5
PL 111	Plumbing Fundamentals I	154	9.0
PL 112	Math & Blueprint Reading I	52	3.0
	Totals:	336	19.5

Quarter 2

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
PL 120	Waste Systems	142	8.0
PL 121	Plumbing Fundamentals II	142	8.0
PL 122	Math & Blueprint Reading II	52	3.0
	Totals:	336	19.0

Quarter 3

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
PL 130	Water Supply Systems	124	7.0
PL 131	Plumbing Fundamentals III	124	7.0
PL 132	Finish and Advanced Plumbing (5.0)	88	5.0
	Totals:	336	19.0

Quarter 4

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
PL 140	Finish and Advanced Plumbing II	130	7.5
PL 141	Professional Development	30	2.0
PL 142 E	Externship	176	5.5
	Totals:	336	15.0

Total Clock Hours: 1344

Total Credit Hours: 72.5

Plumbing Technician Book and Tool List

The book and tool list for students in the Plumbing Technician program is intended to be a minimum requirement to complete the program. The book and tool list will be provided no later than the first day of class. For specifics on cost of books, training materials, uniforms, and tools, please refer to Tuition and Fees.

Plumbing Technician Equipment List

Students in the Plumbing Technician program utilize the following equipment in addition to a variety of hand and power tools:

Tripod pipe vise

Pipe threading set

Pipe cutting equipment

Drain cleaning snakes (large, medium, small)

Water jetter

PEX tools

Crimp tools

Clamp tools

PEX pipe cutters

Basic pipe soldering kit

ProPress tool set

Plumbing camera snake

Plumbing locator kit

Cordless power tool set

Multimeter

Right angle drill

Shovel

Tile probe