Students must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and the United Association (UA).
The apprenticeship program prepares the student to earn a journey-level status in Plumbing; as well as earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Applied Industrial Technology. A five-year apprenticeship emphasizes the skill set required to be a highly skilled craftsman. An apprentice will learn to install, repair, maintain and service piping systems, plumbing systems and equipment used for drinking (potable) water distribution, sanitary storm water systems and waste disposal. Additional opportunities for plumbers can include technical installations for Medical Gas, Hydronic in-floor heating, Solar Panels, Heat Pumps, Cross-Connection Control and many other systems necessary for the health and safety of the general public.
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This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify the Office of the Registrar at RegistrarOffice@tri-c.edu.
Learn more about how certificate credits apply to the related degree.
Program Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
Other Information
- Participant must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and the United Association (UA).
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing with the construction team that include members of other trades, contractors, customers, and public officials and agencies.
- Work independently and in a team setting to accomplish work in a timely, professional, and cost effective manner.
- Act according to the United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Code of Excellence and continually upgrade knowledge and skills.
- Recognize, analyze and apply critical thinking to resolve issues as they arise while minimizing waste and improving productivity.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and fall protection to ensure a safe and environmentally sensitive work environment in accordance with OSHA and other federal, state, local and contractor’s standards, policies, and regulations.
- Apply basic and advanced math concepts and operations and blueprint reading to accurately determine layout in order to fabricate and complete various pipe trade tasks that minimizes waste.
- Apply knowledge of math, pipe hydraulic theory, blueprints, and tools to install, repair and test basic piping systems that meet industry codes and standards.
- Apply knowledge of advance math to install, repair and test Potable Water, Storm/Sanitary Drainage, Fuel Gas and Medical Gases Systems according to national, state, local and other applicable industry codes and standards.
- Obtain all required certifications in the plumbing industry.
Suggested Semester Sequence
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ATPL-1000 | Care and Use of Tools | 2 |
| ATPL-1010 | Soldering and Brazing | 2 |
| ATPL-xxxx | Plumbing elective | 2 |
| ATPL-1070 | Pipe Fittings, Valves, and Supports | 2 |
| Any Approved Ohio Transfer 36 Mathematics course 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
BADM-xxxx | Business Elective | |
CNST-xxxx | CNST Elective | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATPL-xxxx | Plumbing Elective | 2 |
| ATPL-1030 | State of Ohio Plumbing Code I | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
BADM-xxxx | Business Elective | |
| Construction Print Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| Honors College Composition I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Computer Applications | ||
| Honors Computer Applications | ||
| Credit Hours | 12-13 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ATPL-xxxx | Plumbing Elective | 2 |
| ATPL-1220 | Gas Systems | 2 |
| ATPL-1230 | Water Supply | 2 |
| ENG-2151 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Natural and Physical Sciences Requirement | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
BADM-xxxx | Business Elective | |
CNST-xxxx | CNST Elective | |
| Personal Finance | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| AIT-2990 | Contracting in a Diverse World | 3 |
| ATPL-2320 | State of Ohio Plumbing Code III | 2 |
| ATPL-2350 | Electricity for Plumbers | 2 |
| ATPL-xxxx | Plumbing Elective | 2 |
| Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Science requirement | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
BADM-xxxx | Business Elective | |
| Construction Methods and Materials | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Completion | ||
| ATPL-xxxx | Plumbing Elective | 2 |
| ATPL-2410 | City & State Backflow Cert | 2 |
| ATPL-xxxx | Plumbing elective | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 62-63 | |
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MATH-1100 Mathematical Explorations or MATH-1240 Contemporary Mathematics taken prior to Fall 2024 will be accepted to meet Mathematics requirement.
Electives
Business Electives
Select from the following courses to meet 12 credit elective requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-1020 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BADM-1122 | Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BADM-1301 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BADM-2450 | New Business Development | 5 |
| BADM-2151 | Business Law | 3 |
Construction Management Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CNST-1281 | Construction Engineering Orientation | 3 |
| CNST-1290 | Construction Print Reading | 2 |
| CNST-1510 | Green Building & Sustainability I | 3 |
| CNST-2131 | Construction Methods and Materials | 3 |
MATH-1140, MATH-1141, MATH-1200, MATH-1270, and MATH-1280 can no longer count towards fulfilling the college-level mathematics requirement. These courses were re-classified as developmental mathematics by the state of Ohio in 2016. Tri-C established a 5-year transitioning window for students who had completed these courses prior to 2016 to apply them towards meeting graduation requirements, which expired in Summer 2021. It is highly recommended to see a counselor to determine the appropriate math required for your current major.