Plumbing Apprenticeship
Ready to ‘tap’ into a great career?
Get prepared to obtain your state residential and commercial plumbing license with the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.
Completion Rate: 100%
Placement Rate: 100%
Licensure Pass Rate: 100%
Program Overview
Learn More About Our Accredited Plumbing Apprenticeship Program
Completing the Plumbing Residential Program is a prerequisite for this program.
Dixie Tech’s accredited Plumbing Apprenticeship program builds on the Plumbing Residential Certificate and prepares you for the Utah Commercial Journeyman Plumber Exam. You’ll deepen your expertise in IPC and plumbing systems, positioning you for a successful career in the plumbing trades.
The Plumbing Apprenticeship program is a continuation of the three-year Plumbing Residential program. Students begin by completing the Plumbing Residential program, where they gain the fundamental knowledge and hands-on skills needed for residential work in the plumbing trade. After graduation, they advance into the Plumbing Apprenticeship program for an additional year of in-depth training focused on commercial and industrial plumbing systems.
Together, these four years of classroom instruction and on-the-job experience make up the full Plumbing Apprenticeship program. Upon completion, graduates are fully prepared to take the state Prov Commercial Journeyman Plumber Exam, a key step toward becoming a licensed professional in the plumbing industry.
As a student of this program, you will:
- Navigate and apply the International Plumbing Code (IPC) in real-world scenarios
- Interpret building plans and prepare accurate material take-offs
- Apply plumbing-related math to calculate piping, angles, and system requirements
- Understand gas line installation standards via the International Fuel Gas Code
- Build watertight pipe joints using heat and fillers
- Install and maintain water heating systems
Attainable Certificates Include:
- Accredited Dixie Technical College Plumbing Apprenticeship Certificate
- Prepared to take Utah Residential & Commercial Journeyman Plumber Exams
State Requirements for Licensure
This Program Prepares You for Careers Such As:
- Plumber – Median Income $61k year, with top earners at $103k year.*
- Pipe-fitter – Median Income $61k year, with top earners at $103k year.*
- Boiler Maker – Median Income $71k year, with top earners at $102k year.*
*Source: careeronestop.org
$3,154.00
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Total Tuition and Course Fees:
$3,154.00
Scholarships Available
Program Length:
45 Months
Credit Hours
24
Prerequisite: Plumbing Residential Program
Upcoming Start Dates:
August 4, 2026 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Tue & Thu
January 12, 2027 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Tue & Thu
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Plumbing Apprenticeship
Program Description
The Plumbing Apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in the plumbing industry. This program focuses on practical training and theoretical knowledge, preparing students to become proficient in various aspects of plumbing and to pass their 4-year Journeyman testing successfully. Graduates will be ready to meet the demands of the industry and embark on rewarding careers as skilled plumbers.
Attendance Standard: This program has a minimum attendance standard of 83% (75 hours per semester).
Learning Objectives
- Determine the application of the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
- Demonstrate how to navigate the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
- Calculate sizing of various piping, including natural gas, supply, and waste lines.
- Demonstrate the application of the International Fuel Gas Code.
- Demonstrate the application of the International Mechanical Code.
- Demonstrate practical application of plumbing mathematics.
- Apply critical and practical thinking skills necessary to pass the State Journeyman’s Test.
- Proficiency in IPC code
- Proficiency in IMC code
- Proficiency in Traps, Interceptors, & Separators
- Proficiency in Lab Soldering, Brazing, PVC
- Practical Preparedness
- Proficiency in DWV systems
- Proficiency in Water Supply Systems
- Proficiency in Gas Piping and Sizing
- Proficiency in Special Piping and Storm Drainage Systems
- Proficiency in Capacities and Mechanical Advantage
- Proficiency in Pipe Calculations-Special 45 degree, and parallel offsets
- Proficiency in Water Measure and Segments
- Proficiency in States of Matter and Properties of Gasses Proficiency in Plumbing Mathematics
- Develop occupational skills, job knowledge, work habits, and attitudes essential for success in the plumbing field
Core Courses
TELP 1110: Plumbing Apprentice lA – 3 credit hours
TELP 1120: Plumbing Apprentice lB – 3 credit hours
TELP 1210: Plumbing Apprentice llA – 3 credit hours
TELP 1220: Plumbing Apprentice llB – 3 credit hours
TELP 1310: Plumbing Apprentice lllA – 3 credit hours
TELP 1320: Plumbing Apprentice lllB – 3 credit hours
TELP 1410: Plumbing Apprentice lVA – 3 credit hours
TELP 1420: Plumbing Apprentice lVB – 3 credit hours
Courses TELP 1110–1320 may be completed in the Plumbing Residential Program and transferred to the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.
Accreditation
Dixie Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Accreditation by COE is viewed as a nationally-honored seal of excellence for occupational education institutions and denotes honesty and integrity. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at:
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone: 770-396-3898 Fax: 770-396-3790
council.org
Cost Overview
Tuition at Dixie Technical College Is Affordable
Tuition & Fees must be paid before registering for class unless a payment plan or other funding options have been approved and signed. Information is subject to change without notice.
Tuition, fees and other costs are subject to change without notice.
Total Tuition and Course Fees:
$3,154.00
Additional Costs:
$450 – Textbooks (estimated)
This program is NOT eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
Learn about Scholarships and how to apply for them.
Cohort Start Dates
Upcoming Start Dates and Class Times for This Program
Program cohorts are open until filled. Once a cohort is filled, applicants will be considered for the next start date.
Program Length
45 Months
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Education Verification
Provide a copy of one of the following: High School Diploma, High School Transcript showing graduation date, GED, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree.
Testing Requirements
Waived with completion of Plumbing Residential program
Proof of Valid Photo ID
Proof of Employment in the Field
If you need assistance locating a job in the field please begin an application and ask your Admissions Advisor for help.
Professional Goal Statement
Application Fee
$0 for all applicants.
Application Review
After successfully completing and submitting the above requirements, the College will perform an application review. Students will be emailed regarding their acceptance status.
To get started on these requirements begin an application.
What You Can Become
Plumber
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Pipefitter
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BoilerMaker
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Steps to Take
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Industry Expert Instructor
Our industry-leading instructors, equipped with years of experience and knowledge, are prepared to mentor and guide the next generation of plumbing students.
Mark Lund
Mark Lund, a seasoned plumber turned successful entrepreneur, transitioned into education, becoming Dixie Tech’s inaugural full-time plumbing instructor in 2020, overseeing a team of adjunct plumbing instructors.
Plumbing Industry Partners
Here are a couple of our great industry partners. Dixie Technical College's OAC program collaborates closely with industry partners, ensuring that its curriculum remains highly relevant and applicable to the dynamic demands of the modern workplace.
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