PROGRAM SUMMARY

Plumbers are highly skilled, licensed crafts persons who perform the design, layout and installation of water supply, sanitary drainage and hydronic heating systems. Learning activities for students include installation practices, science of the trade, blueprint reading, code, cost profiles and business practices for both plumbing and pipefitting. Students are taught to use a variety of hand and power tools, including pipe benders, acquired through extensive participation in the student house building program and the co­operative education program. Graduating students will receive hours accumulated through the program towards Massachusetts licensing requirements.