Plumbing Technology/Plumber

The Plumbing Technology/Plumber program at Wake Technical Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered at this public institution in Raleigh, NC. Classified under CIP code 46.0503 in the plumbing technology field, the program prepares students to install, maintain, and repair water supply, drainage, and gas systems in residential and commercial buildings.

Students learn to read blueprints, work with a variety of pipe materials, and comply with local plumbing codes and safety regulations. Wake Technical Community College also offers related programs at its Raleigh campus, including Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology, and technology-focused certificates in Computer Systems Networking and Computer and Information Systems Security.