Become A commercial Plumber
Completing the Plumbing Residential Program of 540 classroom hours and 6000 paid on the job training hours is a prerequisite for this program. Plumbing Apprentices must register with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, and complete an additional 2,000 hours of paid on the job training as a licensed apprentice, and complete the required 180 classroom instruction hours to take the state Commercial Journeyman Exam.
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APPROXIMATE TUITION & FEES
$857
PROGRAM LENGTH
32 WEEKS
PLACEMENT RATE
99%
What You Will Learn In The commercial plumbing Program
International Plumbing Code
The purpose and content of the International Plumbing Code and how to navigate it.
Plan Reading & Plumbing Takeoff
Ability to read and understand building plans and create take-off lists.
Advanced Mathematics for Plumbers
Gain a solid understanding of math as it applies to plumbing.
International Fuel Gas Code & International Mechanical Code
Become familiar with requirements for the installation of gas lines. Read and understand the International Mechanical Code.
Special Piping Systems
Construction and operation of private waste disposal and water supply systems.
Our plumbing Students
Is The commercial plumbing Program Right For You?
This Program Is for Students Who
- Are hands-on and mechanically inclined.
- Love solving problems in different types of jobs.
- Want to learn skills that are valuable for home projects as well as work assignments.
Students Love This Program Because:
- It provides the skills to work on projects of various sizes and complexities.
- It offers the experience needed to work in an industry that is disaster-resistant, providing great job security.
- It combines problem-solving, technical knowledge, and mechanical skills that can lead to a career that provides good compensation and career advancement.
About Your commercial Plumbing Instructor
MARK LUND
Mark Lund began his career as a plumber shortly after high school graduation. He loved the work and had an opportunity to open his own plumbing company. Over the years, he operated his business successfully, gaining experience and knowledge in the field.
Mark joined the Dixie Tech faculty in 2020 as our first full-time plumbing instructor and manages all the adjunct plumbing-instructors.
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