The Plumbing program at NDSCS provides theory, code and hands-on training to prepare students for work in the plumbing field. The program also provides training in blueprint reading, drafting and electricity as well as a course that focuses on workplace safety. Upon successful completion of the safety course, the students will attain the OSHA 10-hour certification card.
Students will spend hours in the lab learning to work with copper, plastic and PEX piping methods and also learning the proper procedures for installing fixtures. Lab courses seek to create good work habits and to develop interpersonal skills. Design classes are included to help students advance their careers in the plumbing industry.
Upon successful completion of the NDSCS Plumbing program, schooling hours will be credited toward the apprenticeship training time.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | ||
| MSYS 101 | Safety for Mechanical Systems Technicians | 1 |
| MSYS 103 | Math for Mechanical Systems Technicians | 3 |
| MSYS 151 | Drafting and Sketching | 2 |
| PLMB 101 | Plumbing Theory and Code | 4 |
| PLMB 102 | Plumbing Theory and Code | 4 |
| PLMB 105 | Core Curriculum for Plumbers | 2 |
| PLMB 111 | Plumbing Lab | 6 |
| PLMB 112 | Plumbing Lab | 6 |
| PLMB 132 | Plumbing Drawing, Sketching and Design | 3 |
| A student will earn a certificate in Plumbing after completing the above courses and the appropriate credits of general education courses as listed below. An Associate degree in Mechanical Systems may be earned by taking the additional classes listed from the HVAC/R Technology curriculum. | ||
| Related/General Education Courses | ||
| CIS 101 | Computer Literacy | 2 |
| ENGL 105 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: | 36 | |
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admissions process.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a certificate in Plumbing or an Associate in Applied Science degree in Mechanical Systems.
The program implements green technology by studying recycling systems, low water usage toilets and other new technologies and systems.
