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Plumbing Diploma

Wake Tech Course ID: D35300

The Plumbing curriculum is designed to give individuals the opportunity to acquire basic skills to assist with the installation and repairs of plumbing systems in residential and small commercial and industrial buildings.

Course work includes sketching diagrams, interpretation of blueprints and practices in plumbing assembly. Students will gain additional knowledge of state codes and requirements.

Graduates should qualify for employment at parts supply houses and for entry-level positions with maintenance companies and plumbing contractors to assist with various plumbing applications.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$2,736.00
Locations
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
Total Credits
36
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner
    33150.23
    Starting Salary
    46622.45
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Pipelayer
    35273.55
    Starting Salary
    47195.06
    Median Annual Wage
    0%
    Growth*
  • Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter
    35721.37
    Starting Salary
    59363.75
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Helper--Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter
    29455.16
    Starting Salary
    37438.68
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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