IN A NUTSHELL
Completing the Plumbing Residential Program of 540 classroom hours and 6000 paid on the job training hours is a prerequisite for this program. Plumbing Commercial Apprentices will be working in residential and/or commercial settings, assembling, installing, and repairing water, drainage and heating systems. 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.
What you’ll learn
International Plumbing Code
The purpose and content of the International Plumbing Code and how to navigate it.
Advanced Mathematics for Plumbers
Gain a solid understanding of math as it applies to plumbing.
Plan Reading & Plumbing Takeoff
Ability to read and understand building plans and create take-off lists.
International Fuel Gas Code & International Mechanical Code
Become familiar with requirements for the installation of gas lines. Read and understand the International Mechanical Code.
Leadership and Communication Skills
Understand and learn to be a good leader and effective communicator.
Special Piping Systems
Construction and operation of private waste disposal and water supply systems.
Is the Plumbing Commercial 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.
Your Post-College Career as a Commercial Plumber
Common Careers of Our Graduates
- The average Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter makes $55,120 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $78,170 per year. *
- The average First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Worker makes $69,640 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $99,360 per year. *
- The average Septic Tank Servicer or Sewer Pipe Cleaner makes $46,780 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $61,180 per year. *
Your Education By the Numbers
The Cost of Your Education
- This program costs = $806
- This program takes = 32 weeks / 7 months / 180 hours
The ROI on your Education
- You’ll earn as much as your school costs in the first month of your career
- 100% of our Dixie Tech Plumbing Commercial program completers obtain employment in their field of study
visit our
CAMPUS
What to Expect
When you arrive on campus, you will be greeted by one of our experienced and friendly Dixie Tech recruiters. They will guide you through our state-of-the-art college and answer any and every question you may have! Feel free to bring friends and family along for the tour, the more the merrier!
Can’t make it for a tour? Not a problem! You are more than welcome to have a family member or friend take a tour and gather information for you.
Schedule a Tour
Do you already know what program you’re interested in? Then this is the tour for you! See all of the buildings, classrooms, and labs related to your program of interest!
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If you are looking to explore a wide variety of programs or general information about Dixie Tech, this tour is for you!
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meet
THE CREW
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.
Talk to an Academic Advisor
Interested in learning more about this program? Our Academic Advisors are here for you and can answer whatever questions you may have.