Program: Technical Studies in Plumbing, AAS - Wytheville Community College

Catalog & Student Handbook 2025-2026

Mar 29, 2025

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. 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
AIR 154 Heating Systems 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.