School of Construction - Plumbing
Plumbing
Contact: datcinfo@datc.net
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Program Length: |
9 month schedule |
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College Credit Available: |
No |
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Apprenticeship Available: |
Yes |
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Wage Summary: |
Average Apprenticeship Wage $8.00-$9.00 per hour
Journeyman Wage: $20.00 + per hour |
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Federal Financial Aid: |
No |
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VA Qualified: |
No |
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Special Requirements |
Open to qualified high school and adult students
Must be able to lift 50 lbs |
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Hours Available: |
Mon. - Fri. 7:40am - 2:30pm; Mon. - Thurs. 6pm - 9pm |
Class members will go through the first-year plumbing class and receive on-the-job site training by plumbing homes built by the construction trades classes at the area high schools in Davis School District. Students will learn pipefitting, plan reading, job site layouts, fixtures hookup, water piping, drainage piping, finish plumbing, and other related skills.
After completion of the first year, students are eligible to participate in the Davis Applied Technology College Apprenticeship Program.
Enrollment for this program is year round.
Plumbing Program
- Introduction to Plumbing
- Plumbing Safety
- Plumbing Layout
- Plumbing Phases
- Residential Plumbing
- Underground Plumbing
- Rough Plumbing
- Finishing Plumbing
- Service & Repair
- Drainage Systems
- Portable Water Systems
- Fixture Installation
- Gas Line Installation
- Customer Service
- Troubleshooting Skills
State Journeyman Requirements
- Completion of the 4-year Apprenticeship Program
- 8,000 hours on-the-job training as a licensed apprentice
- Licensing with the State of Utah through the Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires the student have an employer who is willing and able to sponsor that student as an apprentice
- Completion of 576 classroom hours of related instruction (available at the College)
- Passing the State Journeyman Exam
The College's Plumbing Program offers individuals an opportunity to receive training in a work-like, hands-on atmosphere in all phases of plumbing. Under the direction and instruction of a licensed journeyman plumber, students receive instruction and work experience by plumbing homes that are being built by local area high school construction classes.
For students who are serious about plumbing as a career, the College offers related instruction for the four-year State Certified Apprenticeship Program.
Advisory Team:
- Kevin Flannery -Chairperson-Shamrock Plumbing
- Brian Gnehm -Northridge Plumbing
- Joe Decker -Decker's Plumbing Supply
- Jerry Taylor -Speirs Plumbing Company
- Dwight Gailey -Gailey Plumbing
- Richard T. Brown -Richard T. Brown Plumbing
- Ken Le La Cheur -Le La Cheur Plumbing
- Fred Mitchell -Fred Mitchell Plumbing Inc.
- Bruce Webb -Right Rooter Plumbing & Heating