Plumbing and Pipefitting

Statewide Program of Study

The Plumbing and Pipefitting program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to assembling, installing, or repairing pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems.

This program of study may also include exploration into maintaining pipe supports or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.

This Program of Study is in our

Architecture and Construction Career Cluster

This cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.

Pathway Courses

Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.

Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.

Level 1

Principles of Construction

Level 2

Plumbing Technology I

Level 3

Plumbing Technology II

Level 4

Practicum in Construction Technology*

Expanded Learning Opportunities

Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.

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Exploration Activities

  • • Job shadow a

    plumber, pipefitter,

    or steamfitter

  • Participate in

    SkillsUSA

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Work-Based Learning Activities

  • Obtain a Core

    Curriculum NCCER

    certification in

    Pipefitting Level I

    or Plumbing Level I

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Industry-Based Certifications

  • NCCER Plumbing, Level I

  • NCCER Plumbing, Level II

  • Tradesman Plumber – Limited

Postsecondary Opportunities

Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.

Aligned Occupations

Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.

Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

$63,710
Median Wage

4,243
Annual Openings

17%
Growth

Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters

$44,928
Median Wage

5,765
Annual Openings

23%
Growth

Helpers-Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

$30,098
Median Wage

1,567
Annual Openings

18%
Growth

Pipe Installers

$31,616
Median Wage

802
Annual Openings

21%
Growth