Davis Technical College in Utah

Plumbing Apprentice

School of Construction

Students in the Plumbing Apprentice program will learn design, install, repair and maintaining piping systems such as soil, waste, vent, potable water, waste water treatment, gas systems (medical, propane, and natural) in residential, commercial, industrial building and utility sites. Students will learn to assemble, install, maintain and repair pipes, fittings, fixtures, appurtenances, appliances of heating, storm water and sanitary drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. In addition, students will learn how to install sanitary fixtures; such as lavatories, toilets, bathtubs, bathrooms accessories, showers, kitchen sinks and appliances, drinking fountains and laundry equipment.

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Cost Summary

$45	Adult college admission fee
$50	High School Cost (estimated) \| View details
$2,472	Student tuition and fees ^**
$659	Estimated books and materials ^*
$18	Certificate Processing Fee Paid upon program completion

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Program Advisor
Construction

Christine Fresh 801-593-2040 Email

Drew Johnson 801-593-2314 Email

Program Length:: 720 hours (48 months)

Enrollment Type:: Year-Round

Training Location:: Main Campus

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Classroom Hours

Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr
8am - 11am 12pm - 3pm	8am - 11am 12pm - 3pm	8am - 11am 12pm - 3pm	8am - 11am 12pm - 3pm	8am - 11am 12pm - 3pm

Course Registration

Plumbing 1A: Contact Student Services	Get Started
Plumbing Self-Registration	Available Courses

Class Schedule:

Course	Class Start	Class End
PLAP 1011: Plumbing 1A	01/12/21	03/23/21

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Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent (adult students only).
Complete the placement assessments as noted below

It is recommended that students be a licensed apprentice, working for a licensed contractor prior to beginning this program.

Placement Assessment Requirements (Download/Print Assessment Requirements)

READING REQUIREMENTS: — No Reading Assessments for this program —

MATH REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 236 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Math	70	3 years
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic)	236 - 249	3 years
ACT Math	18+	5 years
College Transcripts - Math Classes	Math 950 C or higher	5 years
GED Math	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts (Secondary Math) ^*	C or Higher	3 years
SAT Math	500	3 years
TABE 11/12 Reading	577 - 656	3 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)

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Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Plumbing Apprentice program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

Weber State University
Salt Lake Community College

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Program Faculty

Bryce Chapman – Lead Instructor
Certificate from Ogden Weber Appliced Technology College
Master Journeyman, Licenced Plumbing Contractor, Utah State Board of Education Teaching Certificate

Allan Gehrke
Diploma, with Extensive Industry Experience from Clearfield Highschool

Arnold Poll
High School Diploma, Certificate from Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College

Bridger Scothern
High School Diploma, Certificate from Davis Applied Technology College

Jon Webster
High School Diploma, Certificate, Master Plumber from Salt Lake Community College

Nathan Adams
High School Diploma, Certificate from Electrical Apprentice, Journeyman

Rylee Purser
Bachelor's degree from Weber State University

^*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

^**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.

Enrollment Steps

Complete college application and pay fee

Complete Placement Assessments
— if applicable —

Meet with Student Services for program instructions

Complete Orientation or Program Packet

Meet with Financial Aid Department (if appropriate)

Pay tuition and fees

Purchase textbooks and materials

Start classes