Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology
Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology is designed to help students
learn the ins and outs of this important, well-paying field. This
specialization can help you get in and on your way in a hurry
through a one-year, intensive training program to help you build
the skill base needed to succeed in the industry. The Plumbing &
Pipefitting Technology certificate progresses from basic to advanced
coursework in plumbing, piping, construction, fabrication and more.
And at TSTC, your college credits can count toward the hours needed
to obtain a state license.
Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology is available at the Waco campus.
First-Year Seminar Requirement
Students are required to enroll in the First-Year Seminar course,
TSTC 1101, in their first semester attending TSTC unless they
have completed more than 24 credit hours. Please see detailed
information regarding the course and exemptions in the Advising
section under First-Year Seminar course.
Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology
Certificate 1
Semester 1
Credits
PFPB 1306 Basic Blueprint Reading for Plumbers 3
PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes I 3
PFPB 2308 Piping Standards and Materials 3
PFPB 2309 Residential Construction Plumbing I 3
PFPB 2349 Field Measuring, Sketching, and Layout 3
Semester Totals 15
Basic Plumbing OSA
Occupational Skills Award
Semester 1
Credits
PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes 3
PFPB 2308 Piping Standards & Materials 3
PFPB 2309 Residential Construction Plumbing 3
Total 9
Semester 2
Credits
PFPB 1321 Plumbing Maintenance and Repair 3
PFPB 1347 Backflow Prevention 3
PFPB 2336 Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting 3
PFPB 2343 Advanced Pipe Practices 3
Semester Totals 12
Semester 3
Credits
PFPB 1682 Cooperative Education - Plumbing 6
Technology/Plumber
Semester Totals 6
Program Totals 33
Capstone Course(s):
PFPB 1682 - Cooperative Education - Plumbing Technology/
Plumber
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