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
25-27
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
- Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily work.
- Explain the interrelationships among the construction trades.
- Explain the implications of working in construction trades.
- Use, maintain and secure materials, tools and equipment according to professional standards.
- Maintain the work space according to professional standards.
- Implement construction plans to perform a task.
- Apply calculations in commercial and residential plumbing applications.
- Determine size, types, and service requirements of pipe systems using appropriate codes and tools.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of water disposal and drainage systems.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances, fixtures, and gas piping according to codes and specifications.
- Describe water supply treatment, filtration systems, and sustainable water practices.
- Demonstrate efficient and quality work.
- Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
- Effectively work within a team structure.
- Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics.
Career statistics
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 wages* for this certificate. 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. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
$35,110 Show expanded career information for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$33,600 Show expanded career information for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$55,470 Show expanded career information for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
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 Degree Progress Report 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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=189384).
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.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.