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 Plumbing - CE

Program description:

The Entry-Level Plumbing Program at Midlands Technical College provides hands-on training in plumbing fundamentals, equipping students with the technical skills, customer service abilities, and foundational knowledge needed to become a journeyman plumber. The Entry-Level Plumbing Program is designed to prepare students for entry into the plumbing trade through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab experience. Students will learn essential technical skills including cutting and connecting various pipe materials, installing and repairing valves, fixtures, and water tanks, and understanding drain-waste-vent and water distribution systems. Alongside technical training, the program emphasizes practical math applications, blueprint reading, material take-off, and the fundamentals of backflow prevention. Customer service skills are woven into the curriculum to ensure graduates can communicate effectively with clients and work efficiently in real-world job settings. In the capstone course, students will apply their skills by designing and installing a complete residential bathroom system—from creating a materials list to pressure testing the finished installation. Graduates will be prepared to pursue entry-level positions in residential or commercial plumbing or to continue their education toward licensure or advanced certifications. This program is ideal for career changers, recent high school graduates, or anyone seeking a stable and rewarding career in the skilled trades. 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. 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

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:

$5004.00