The hands-on Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship program provides entry-level skills and knowledge for students preparing to enter the plumbing industry.
Our internships link students with employers with over 90 percent of internships leading directly to full-time employment. Program graduates have nearly a 100 percent employment placement rate into the plumbing industry.
Kirkwood has over $3 million available in scholarships each year - making your most affordable option even more affordable.
Graduates of the Plumbing program will be able to:
A one-hour program conference is required prior to acceptance to the program. You'll learn more about the program, specific admissions requirements, and have the opportunity to have questions answered by program faculty and staff.
Register NowProgram Entry Semester: Fall 2021
Year One
| TERM | FALL | SPRING | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| Tuition: | $3,162 | $3,348 | $6,510 |
| Fees: | $1,497 | $320 | $1,817 |
| Books: | $608.75 | $105 | $713.75 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | $9,040.75 |
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To get into the Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship program, you must complete the following, in addition to Kirkwood’s steps to become a student:
Classes in the first semester focus on safety, hand and power tools, materials, pipe joining methods, code book layout, plan and print reading, and trade calculations. Hands-on classes concentrate on pipe joining, pipe materials, and basic pipe fitting practices.
The second semester covers plumbing code requirements, installation requirements for drain, waste and vent systems, water pipe systems, gas pipe systems, gas venting systems, cross connection, and backflow prevention. The hands-on class includes design and construction of a three-fixture washroom group and testing and troubleshooting backflow prevention devices.
Identify and provide up-to-date and relevant learning opportunities relating to the plumbing industry in order to gain employment and to promote personal and professional growth.