Construction Trades: Plumbing, Commercial and Residential

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Plumbing, Commercial and Residential is designed to provide knowledge safety and skills in the plumbing construction trade. This program reinforces common construction skills to include use of tools, adherence to safety and codes, and reading construction drawings. It offers further instruction and practice in commercial and specialty plumbing, to include work in piping systems; water resource solutions; water disposal systems; and plumbing fixtures and appliances. Students can seek employment as plumbing technicians on residential and commercial job sites. A Certificate of Competency (CCT) and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Trades are also available.

Details

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Construction Trades: Plumbing, Commercial and Residential (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5122
Total credits required
24-26
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily work.
  2. Explain the interrelationships among the construction trades.
  3. Explain the implications of working in construction trades.
  4. Use, maintain and secure materials, tools and equipment according to professional standards.
  5. Maintain the work space according to professional standards.
  6. Implement construction plans to perform a task.
  7. Apply calculations in commercial and residential plumbing applications.
  8. Determine size, types, and service requirements of pipe systems using appropriate codes and tools.
  9. Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of water disposal and drainage systems.
  10. Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances, fixtures, and gas piping according to codes and specifications.
  11. Describe water supply treatment, filtration systems, and sustainable water practices.
  12. Demonstrate efficient and quality work.
  13. Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
  14. Effectively work within a team structure.
  15. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

$37,020

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

$36,170

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

$49,560

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2022.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON103 or
CON271		 Foundation of Construction Safety or Construction Safety Critical course Gateway course 1–3
CON102 or
(CON102AA and
CON102AB and
CON102AC)		 Foundations of Construction Trades or (Foundations of Construction Trades: Tools, Equipment, and Workspace and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Drawings) 5
CON122 or
(CON122AA and
CON122AB and
CON122AC)		 Construction: Plumbing or (Construction: Plumbing/Pipes and Fittings and Construction: Plumbing/Drain, Waste and Vent and Construction: Plumbing/Fixtures, Faucets and Water Distribution Systems) 9

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON222 Construction: Advanced Plumbing 9

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON103 or
CON271		 Foundation of Construction Safety or Construction Safety Critical course Gateway course 1–3
CON102 or
(CON102AA and
CON102AB and
CON102AC)		 Foundations of Construction Trades or (Foundations of Construction Trades: Tools, Equipment, and Workspace and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Drawings) 5

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON122 or
(CON122AA and
CON122AB and
CON122AC)		 Construction: Plumbing or (Construction: Plumbing/Pipes and Fittings and Construction: Plumbing/Drain, Waste and Vent and Construction: Plumbing/Fixtures, Faucets and Water Distribution Systems) 9

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON222 Construction: Advanced Plumbing 9
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=185541).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.