Plumbing
Introduction:
The purpose of the programs in this cluster is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of pipe occupations. The content includes but is not limited to reading construction documents, understanding building codes in the pipe trades, plumbing pipe-cutting-and-joining skills and plumbing layout and installation.
Career Opportunities:
- Plumber Helper
Employment Outlook:
Employment of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is projected to grow 16% from 2016 to 2026.
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $14.36 hourly or $29,869 annually.
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 1080 hours. Certain Adult Education Centers do not offer all components of the program. Full completion of the program may be completed at a Technical College. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Helper, Plumber, Pipefitter | 360 Hours |
| OCP B | Residential Plumber | 240 Hours |
| OCP C | Commercial Plumber | 240 Hours |
| OCP D | Plumbing Applications | 240 Hours |
| Total Hours: 1080 | ||
Course Schedule:
| Time | Days | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 pm - 10:15 pm | Monday - Thursday | Yuniel Soler Xavier Smith |
The average wage for this career in Florida is $14.36 hourly or $29,869 annually.
Source
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters.htm.
- Indeed on the Internet at https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Plumbers-Helper-Salaries,-Florida