Career & Technical Studies : Construction Technology -- Plumbing
Diploma: Construction Technology -- Plumbing Specialization
Length: Five semesters
Purpose: The growth in residential and commercial business in Virginia has created a demand for qualified personnel in the plumbing trade field. The Diploma program is designed for persons seeking full-time employment in the plumbing field. The program is offered primarily in the evening.
Occupational Objectives
- Plumber Assistant
- Plumber Helper
- Maintenance Helper
Admission Requirements
Proficiency in English and math. (COMPASS or ASSET tests will be administered to determine math and English course placements); MTH 02.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
|
|
Lect. |
Lab |
Course |
BLD 195 |
Introduction to Plumbing |
3 |
0 |
3 |
BLD 110 |
Introduction to Construction |
3 |
0 |
3 |
BLD 140 |
Principles of Plumbing Trade I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
BLD 135 |
Building Construction Carpentry |
3 |
0 |
3 |
BLD 111 |
Blueprint Reading and Building Code |
3 |
0 |
3 |
SDV 100 |
College Success Skills |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
16 |
0 |
16 |
Second Semester
|
|
Lect. |
Lab |
Course |
BLD 105 |
Shop Practices and Procedures |
2 |
3 |
3 |
BLD 141 |
Principles of Plumbing Trade II |
3 |
0 |
3 |
BLD 142 |
Principles of Plumbing Trade III |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Elective1 |
Core Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
BLD 231 |
Construction Estimating I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
14 |
3 |
15 |
Summer Semester
|
|
Lect. |
Lab |
Course |
BLD 190 |
Cooperative Education |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
0 |
3 |
3 |
Third Semester
|
|
Lect. |
Lab |
Course |
BLD 143 |
Plumbing Blueprint Reading |
3 |
0 |
3 |
DRF 231 |
Computer Aided Drafting |
2 |
3 |
3 |
BLD 101 |
Construction Management I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Elective1 |
Core Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
ENG 137 |
Communication Processes I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
13 |
5 |
15 |
Fourth Semester
|
|
Lect. |
Lab |
Course |
BLD 144 |
Plumbing Code and Certification Preparation |
3 |
0 |
3 |
MTH 103 |
Applied Technical Mathematics I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
BLD 290 |
Cooperative Education |
0 |
3 |
3 |
ITE 115 |
Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
9 |
3 |
12 |
Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61
1Consult your faculty advisor to select core electives