Why Plumbing?
This five-year certificate program offers students occupational training under the sponsorship of the local Joint Apprenticeship Committee. The CCAC component of the program comprises lecture and laboratory classes for 28 credits, which may be applied toward an associate degree in building construction estimating or building construction supervision.
The associate degree program is designed for students seeking advancement to management positions.
Upon completion of the certificate and required job training, students are prepared to work in the commercial building construction industry as skilled plumbers. Graduates have the opportunity to enter careers with strong earning potential.
Plumber Apprenticeship, Certificate (389.1)
Construction trade technology training programs are open to all qualifying students. These programs are offered in conjunction with the Joint Apprenticeship Committees of the building trades and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. The state of Pennsylvania awards journeyman working papers to those who complete one of these apprenticeship programs. Upon completion of the certificate and job experience hours required by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, students will be able to work in the commercial building construction industry as skilled plumbers.
Plumbing, Certificate (365.2)
This certificate is a short-term training program designed to offer students an opportunity to acquire basic skills to assist with installation and repairs of plumbing systems in residences and small buildings. Many plumbers are self-employed; however, this is a profession that typically requires a long period of on-the-job experience for plumbers to be fully qualified and licensed. Students who complete the certificate have the option of applying their plumbing certificate credits toward an Associate degree in General Studies at CCAC.
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