Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Plumbing Technology/Plumber is a one-to-two-year certificate program at Foothill College, a public institution located in Los Altos Hills, CA. Classified under CIP code 46.0503 in the construction trades field, the program provides foundational training in plumbing systems, pipefitting, water supply, drainage systems, and applicable building codes.

Foothill College offers a range of related programs in the trades and technology areas, including a longer two-to-four-year Plumbing Technology certificate, Electrician, Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate. Students in this shorter-format plumbing program can expect applied, hands-on coursework that supports entry into the construction trades and prepares them for further apprenticeship training or advancement toward plumbing licensure in California.