Plumbing Systems | Dipl - Western Iowa Tech Western Iowa Tech Community College
 
 

Plumbing Systems | Dipl

This program prepares you to pursue a career as a licensed plumber. Plumbers make it possible to transport water, air, steam, gases, wastes, and different kinds of liquids throughout all types of buildings, from homes and offices to factories and hospitals. You will have hands-on opportunities to install, maintain, and repair plumbing pipes, fixtures and appliances. This program also includes instruction in blueprint reading and final inspection and testing of all finished systems while adhering to the local codes and standards that are enforced by the State of Iowa. When you complete the Plumbing Systems Diploma Program, you will have the opportunity to take a test to enter the Plumbing Apprenticeship program. If you pass the test at a 75% rate, you may earn credit for Year 1 of the Plumbing Apprenticeship program. In order for you to begin Year 2 of the apprenticeship program, you must be business sponsored and working 2000 hours annually. Upon completing the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program, which has had the standards approved by the Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, you will be eligible to take the Iowa journeyman plumbing licensing examination.

Degree
Associate of Arts

Credits
38

Locations
Sioux City Campus

Eligible for Free Tuition/Last Dollar Scholarship

Admissions Advisor

Lorena Carmona
Career Navigator
lorena.carmona@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3301
Sioux City Campus, Admissions
Book Appointment

Career Information

Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes. 

 

Required Classes

For a list of current required classes, visit our catalog at:
https://catalog.witcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=10&poid=2324&returnto=752

Faculty and Staff

Joshua Elgert
Plumbing Instructor
josh.elgert@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3348
Sioux City Campus
 
 

Estimated Cost of Attending

* In-state Tuition (total):
$7,676.00
* Out-of-state Tuition (total):
$7,904.00
Educational Fees/sem:
$97.00
Est. Equipment and misc:
$0.00
** Est. Books/sem:
$600.00
Est. Tools:
$0.00
Est. Transportation and personal expense/sem:
$2,273.00
Est. Housing and meals/sem:
$3,675.00
Est. Fees/Misc:
$0.00

* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.

** The cost of books varies per program.