Catalog & Student Handbook 2026-2027

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Catalog & Student Handbook 2026-2027

Technical Studies in Plumbing, AAS

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.

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

BLD 105 Shop Practices and Procedures 2 credits
BLD 110 Introduction to Construction 3 credits
BLD 125 Introduction to Carpentry Trades 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 ^*

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

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 200 Sustainable Construction 2 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Third Semester

BLD 101 Construction Management I 3 credits
ELE Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 credits¹
ELE Content Knowledge Elective 3 credits³
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits
BLD 199 Supervised Study in Carpentry 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

Summer Semester

BLD 190 Coordinated Internship 3 credits
or
BLD 198 Seminar and Project 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 3

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Degree: 67

¹ Choose from Social/Behavioral Science Electives: ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 210 , GEO 220 , HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122 , PLS 135 , PSY 200 , PSY 230 , SOC 200 , SOC 215

²Choose from Humanities Electives: ART 101 , CST 151 , HUM 201 , HUM 202 , MUS 121 , PHI 100 , PHI 220 , REL 230

³Content Knowledge Electives: ELE 110 , AIR 121 , BLD 131