Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:

2/6/08

Implementation Date:

Spring 2008

Last Updated:

12/17/2008

 

RState Standard

 * Institutionally Developed

*College:  State Standard

 

Technical Certificate of Credit Standard

 

Program Name:

Residential Plumber

Major Code:

5DM1

CIP Code:

460503

PAS Code / PAS Group Name:

0940/Plumbing

Proposed Implementation Date for Newly Consolidated TCC:

Spring 2008

Proposed Termination Date for Consolidated TCCs:

Fall 2008

Curriculum Program Specialist:

Preston Smith

 

Program Description    

The Residential Plumber certificate is designed to offer students basic skills in plumbing technology, construction, maintenance, and repair. Students completing the certificate program are prepared for entry level employment as a residential plumber.

 

Curriculum

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

PLB 100

Introduction to Construction and the Pipe Trades

2

0

0

2

2

Standard

PLB 116

Plumbing Drawings I

3

0

0

3

3

Standard

PLB 120

Pipes, Fittings, and Valves I

1

2

0

3

2

Standard

PLB 122

Drainage Systems I

1

2

0

3

2

Standard

PLB 124

Water Supply Systems I

1

2

0

3

2

Standard

PLB 126

Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances I

1

2

0

3

2

Standard

PLB 128

Gas Piping, Venting, and Appliances I

2

2

0

4

3

Standard

TCC Minimum Required Hours:

11

10

0

21

16

 

 

Admission Requirement

Required Age:

16

High School Diploma or GED Required:

No

Test:

ASSET

Minimum
Test
Scores

Reading:

33

English:

32

Mathematics:

35

Algebra:

na

Other Conditions for Admission (if any):

Yes

If yes, explain:

A candidate must complete the Certified Construction Worker program or have sufficient in field experience or related educational experience and instructor approval. ASSET testing is not required if a candidate has sufficient in field experience or related eduational experience and instructor approval.

 

 

Replacing TCCs:

Major
Code

Replacing TCC(s)

College(s) Offering

PLE1

Basic Plumbing

Central Georgia Technical College

BPS1

Basic Plumbing

Middle Georgia Technical College

PLE1

Basic Plumbing

Sandersville Technical College

PLR1

Residential Plumbing

Athens Technical College

PLR1

Residential Plumbing

Atlanta Technical College

PLR1

Residential Plumbing

Flint River Technical College

PLR1

Residential Plumbing

Griffin Technical College

PLR1

Residential Plumbing

Lanier Technical College

PLR1

Residential Plumbing

Moultrie Technical College

PLR1

Residential Plumbing

Swainsboro Technical College

 

Posted: 12/17/08