Architecture & Construction
Plumbing
Apprenticeship
Plumbers install, repair and maintain the water supply, waste water treatment, drainage and gas systems in homes, commercial and industrial buildings. The work includes plumbing tasks to assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. The Technical Plumbing Apprenticeship program is five years in length, with a minimum of 8,000 hours. This includes 572 hours of paid related instruction and 260 hours of unpaid instruction, plus an 8 hour Plumbing Prep Test-Out Exam or a 54 hour Plumbing Code Review Course.
What you'll learn
- Plumbers install, repair and maintain the water supply, waste water treatment, drainage and gas systems in homes, commercial and industrial buildings
- The Technical Plumbing Apprenticeship program is five years in length, with a minimum of 8,000 hours
- The Technical Plumbing Apprenticeship program is five years in length, with a minimum of 8,000 hours
Where it leads
This program leads to a Apprenticeship. Talk with an advisor about transfer options and continuing education from here; see how Southwest Tech credentials stack.
Cost and next steps
Tuition depends on your course load; Paying for college covers current tuition, aid, and scholarships. When you're ready: apply, meet with an advisor, and register.
From the College's published program catalog. Reviewed July 2026.