IN A NUTSHELL
Plumbing Apprentices will be working in residential settings, assembling, installing, and repairing water, drainage and heating systems. Plumbing Apprentices must register with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, complete 6000 paid on the job training as a licensed apprentice, and complete the required 540 classroom training hours to take the state Residential Journeyman Exam.
What you’ll learn
Plumbing History
Outlines the history of plumbing from its crude beginnings 5000 years ago to modern day complex systems.
International Plumbing Code
Introduction to the International Plumbing Code and how to navigate it.
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
The nature of liquids and gasses and their properties
Intro Mathematics for Plumbers
Basic mathematics needed for plumbing.
Plumbing System Design
Principles for designing drainage, waste, & vent, and water supply systems to provide long and lasting service.
Soldering and Brazing
The process of making watertight pipe joints using heat and various filler materials.
Is the Plumbing Commercial Program Right For You?
This Program Is for Students Who
Like to solve problems and work with their hands to fix a wide variety of plumbing issues.
Desire to work in a career that is constantly in high demand by households of all income levels.
Have a desire to help people who have problems that can cause substantial damage if not fixed.
Students Love This Program Because
It introduces them to the various plumbing materials and installation techniques that they will come into contact with on a daily basis.
The program prepares them for a career that has a lot of growth potential.
Small class sizes allow for more hands-on experiences and more one-on-one time with the instructor.
Your Post-College Career as a Residential Plumber
Common Careers of Our Graduates
- 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 Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter makes $55,120 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $78,170 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 = $2,289
- This program takes = 96 weeks
The ROI on your Education
- You’ll earn as much as your school costs in the second month of your career
- 100% of our Dixie Tech Plumbing Residential 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.