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:

Commercial Plumber

Major Code:

5DR1

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 Commercial 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 commercial plumber.

 

Curriculum

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

PLB 117

Plumbing Drawings II

2

0

0

2

2

Standard

PLB 130

Pipes, Fittings, and Valves II

1

2

0

3

2

Standard

PLB 132

Drainage Systems II

2

2

0

4

3

Standard

PLB 134

Water Supply Systems II

2

2

0

4

3

Standard

PLB 136

Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances II

2

2

0

4

3

Standard

PLB 138

Gas Piping, Venting, and Appliances II

1

2

0

3

2

Standard

PLB 140

Pipe Offsets and Measurements

1

0

0

1

1

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 educational experience and instructor approval.

 

 

Replacing TCCs:

Major
Code

Replacing TCC(s)

College(s) Offering

PUS1

Advanced Plumbing Specialist

Middle Georgia Technical College

PLU1

Commercial Plumbing

Athens Technical College

PLU1

Commercial Plumbing

Moultrie Plumbing

 

Posted: 12/17/08