Plumbing Technology/Plumber

The Plumbing Technology/Plumber certificate program at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this private for-profit school in Hamden, CT. Aligned with CIP code 46.0503, the program provides training in plumbing systems installation, maintenance, and repair, including pipe fitting, water supply systems, drain-waste-vent systems, and applicable building codes.

Within the plumbing technology field, this credential prepares students for entry-level positions as plumber's helpers and apprentices in residential and commercial construction. Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden also offers related programs including Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, giving students a variety of trade and healthcare certificate options at this Hamden campus.