Plumbing Apprenticeship
If you’re interested in the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program, please fill in your information below for more details:
The Plumbing Apprenticeship program is designed to prepare you for a career as a journeyman plumber. This four-year program is practical and to the point. Each year covers two required sessions, which include classroom and practical instruction. Students will concentrate on learning the skills necessary to pass the state journeyman test successfully.
All classes are taught in the evening, allowing you to work for a licensed plumber during regular working hours. Students must be employed as apprentice plumbers and have or are in the process of obtaining an apprentice plumbing license before enrollment. For more information on journeyman licensing and required work hours, please visit Utah’s licensing website.
Total Cost: $3,571.00
Average Cost Per Year: $892.75
Cost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. Click here for scholarship and financial aid resources.
Start Dates: Every Fall (August)
Classes typically fill to capacity. Enroll early. For questions, call 435.586.2899.
Program Length: 24 Credit Hours (6 credits per year, over 4 years)
Location: Automotive & Tech Building (510 W 800 S, Cedar City)
Enrollment Requirement: CASAS Assessment or equivalent. Click here for more information. To schedule your CASAS Assessment, click here.
Program Outcome:
- Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate
Industry Certification:
- Students who complete the Plumbing Apprenticeship program will meet the educational program testing eligibility requirement for the Journeyman Plumbing examination. For more information, visit the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) website.
Utah Job Outlook and Job Requirements:
Employment Resources:
• High School Transfer Agreements (High school classes transferring to Southwest Tech)
•SUU Dual Enrollement/Course Equivalency (Southwest Tech courses transferring to SUU)
If you are an employer paying for an apprentice, Click Here to learn how you can be reimbursed up to 40%.
Questions?
Southwest Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at:
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone (local): 770-396-3898
Fax: 770-396-3790
council.org