Plumbing
From Residential to Commercial, Plumbers Are at the Heart of It All
Program Overview
Take Control of Your Future with Training in Plumbing
No one really thinks about the plumbing — until something goes wrong. That’s when a plumbing technician becomes a superhero. Whether it’s for residential, commercial, or industrial properties, plumbers are there to install, maintain, and repair water and piping systems, including installing fixtures and appliances, repairing broken equipment, and more. It’s a profession that is in consistent demand all over the United States.
What Plumbing Technicians Do
As a plumbing technician, your daily tasks will include things like:
- Installing and repairing water, gas, and other piping systems in residential and commercial settings
- Determining the materials and equipment needed for a job and preparing cost estimates for clients
- Inspecting and testing installed pipe systems and troubleshooting malfunctioning areas
- Installing plumbing fixtures, like bathtubs, toilets, and sinks, as well as appliances like dishwashers and water heaters
- Cleaning drains, clearing out obstacles, replacing broken pipes and equipment, and maintaining septic systems
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- Admissions Requirements
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- Program Features
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What You Will Learn in Our Plumbing Technician Program
Techniques to keep the water running
Our Plumbing Technician program gets you started off right in your new career by teaching you the fundamentals of plumbing, mathematics in plumbing, devices, values, fittings, fixtures, water supplies, safety, design, and installation. Whether you’re interested in working in residential, commercial, or industrial positions, we’ve got you covered, with hands-on training in all the nuts and bolts (and pipes and valves) you need to qualify for entry-level positions.
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Benefits of Plumbing Training at Summit College
Becoming a plumbing technician means you could have great long-term job prospects and a career you can feel good about that has you interacting with all kinds of people from all walks of life. And Summit College can help you get the training and skills you need. We’ve been doing it since 1991 — it’s practically in our DNA. We believe we’re in this together with every student, you’ll get all the support and encouragement you need every step of the way, even after graduation.
Fast track your career:
At Summit, we understand that a lot of people want to start working in their chosen field sooner than later. That’s why we’ve designed a consolidated and effective curriculum. You can complete the Plumbing Technician program in as few as 8 months.
Professional faculty focused on your success:
Your instructors have all done the job you’re training for and use their experience to prepare you for real-world situations. They’ll help you better understand the fixtures, tools, and components you’ll be working with, giving you confidence to succeed.
Comprehensive curriculum:
Your curriculum goes beyond the skills and basics, specially structured to prepare you for the necessary licensures and certifications you’ll need to work in today’s field.
Support throughout your program:
Benefit from free tutoring, hands-on labs, and career services that include resume assistance, mock interviews, and workshops.
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