Provider name:

Midlands Technical College

Provider description:

Midlands Technical College is a public community college located in South Carolina. It serves the Midlands region and offers a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, diplomas, and training certificates. MTC focuses on providing accessible education and workforce training to help students achieve their career goals.

Program name:

Entry-Level Plumber - CE

Program description:

In 5-6 months, students will gain the skills of a beginner plumber who can help plumbers install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems. MTC's plumbing certificate program was designed in cooperation with local residential and commercial plumbers to ensure the training meets current industry needs. What are the steps to becoming a licensed plumber? In South Carolina, you need two years of hands-on work experience, as well as a passing score on the appropriate exam, before you can apply for your journeyman's plumbing license. MTC offers hands-on and classroom learning to cover all the basic skills you will need to pursue a career in plumbing, paving the path for you to eventually get your plumbing license. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters was $56,330 in May 2020, and about 51,000 job openings are projected each year, on average, until 2030. What will my courses be like? You’ll learn to assist plumbers with plumbing system installations, job-site clean-up, preventative maintenance, and repairs on plumbing systems. Course topics include: Plumbing Math and Print Reading, Pipes and Fittings, Valves Fixtures, and Hot Water Tanks, Drain-Waste-Vent and Water Distribution Systems. What happens after I complete the program? After completing the program, you’ll be in an excellent position to work as a plumber's helper/assistant. Your coursework can distinguish you from other candidates and will ensure you have the skills to succeed on the job. Why choose MTC? At MTC, we're serious about helping you jumpstart your career with the skills you need to succeed. We've developed programs like our plumbing certificate course to provide intensive and complete job training for careers that will be in high demand over the next decade. You don't have to put your life on hold to access job training, either. Plumbing classes meet in the evening, so you can fit your education around work or family obligations that occur during the day. Tuition assistance, including scholarships and loans, may be available for this program.

Program URL:

https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/entry-level-plumber

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2021

Student teacher ratio:

1:15

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

None

Total Cost:

$4145.00