Technical Studies in Plumbing, AAS

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Degree: Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Plumbing

Length: Four semesters

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Plumbing is designed to teach the technical skills needed for employment in the plumbing field. This degree is a G3 program with stackable certifications. Students can earn nationally recognized NC3 credentials and an OSHA 30 card. Completion of Level I and II certifications in the first and second semesters will count for one year of experience needed to sit for a Journeyman’s License. Completing the Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning will count for two years of the 4 years of experience needed to sit for the Journeyman’s License.

Occupational Objectives:
Journeyman Plumbing Tradesman Licensure
Master Plumbing Tradesman
Maintenance

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Plumbing 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.

First Semester

CSC Level I

AIR 121 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I 3 credits ^*
BLD 110 Introduction to Construction 3 credits
BLD 140 Principles of Plumbing Trade I 3 credits ^*
BLD 141 Principles of Plumbing Trade II 3 credits ^*
BLD 195 Topics in Plumbing 3 credits ^*
BLD 215 OSHA 30 Construction Safety 2 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Second Semester

CSC Level II

BLD 111 Blueprint Reading and the Building Code 3 credits
BLD 142 Principles of Plumbing Trade III 3 credits ^*
BLD 143 Plumbing Blueprint Reading 3 credits ^*
BLD 144 Plumbing Code and Certification Preparation 3 credits ^*
BLD 190 Coordinated Internship 3 credits ^*
BLD 200 Sustainable Construction 2 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Third Semester

BLD 101 Construction Management I 3 credits
ELE Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 credits¹
ELE AIR 121 , BLD 131 , or ELE 110 3 credits
ENE 105 Solar Thermal Active and Passive Technology 4 credits
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Fourth Semester

BLD 290 Coordinated Internship 3 credits
or
BLD 298 Seminar and Project 3 credits
ELE Humanities Elective 3 credits²
ENG 113 Technical-Professional Writing 3 credits
ITE 152 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credits
MTH 111 Basic Technical Mathematics 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Degree: 66

*Diploma completion will count for two years toward licensure.

¹ Choose from Social/Behavioral Science Electives.

²Choose from Humanities Electives.