Program Description
The Residential/Commercial Plumbing Technician certificate program offers students basic skills in plumbing technology, construction, maintenance, and repair. Students completing the certificate program are prepared for entry-level employment as a plumbing technician.
Career Information
Occupation
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 11.3% nationally and 3.3% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $46,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Walter Young
Instructor, Plumbing
Academic Building: C2204
404.225.4528
wyoung@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 3 terms
Program Credit Hours: 26
Estimated Program Cost: $3,200
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (21 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 21
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret plumbing blueprints, sketches, drawings, and schematics.
2. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain, repair, and install pipes, fittings, and valves.
3. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain, repair, and install drainage systems.
4. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain, repair, and install water supply systems.
5. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain, repair, and install plumbing fixtures and appliances.
6. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain, repair, and install gas heating, venting, and appliances.
7. The graduate will have developed a thorough understanding of the history and culture of the pipe trades.