Plumbing

This field is always in high demand.

Introduction:

The purpose of the programs in this cluster is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of pipe occupations. The content includes but is not limited to reading construction documents, understanding building codes in the pipe trades, plumbing pipe-cutting-and-joining skills and plumbing layout and installation.

Career Opportunities:

• Plumber Helper

Employment Outlook:

Employment of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is projected to grow 5% from 2020 to 2030.

Salary:

The average wage for a Plumber Helper in Florida is $15.04 hourly or $31,290 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 1080 hours. Certain Adult Education Centers do not offer all components of the program. Full completion of the program may be completed at a Technical College. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

 

OCP	COURSE	HOURS
OCP A	Helper, Plumber, Pipefitter	360 Hours
OCP B	Residential Plumber	240 Hours
OCP C	Commercial Plumber	240 Hours
OCP D	Plumbing Applications	240 Hours
		Total Hours: 1080

Location & Course’s Schedule:

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge in installing pipes, fixtures; study blueprints and follow state and local building codes; replace worn parts; and much more. Plumbing Technology is available at the following school (s):

 

LOCATION	COURSE’S SCHEDULE
William H. Turner Technical Adult Education Center	Monday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

 

LOCATION	COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR	PHONE NUMBER
William H. Turner Technical Adult Education Center (305) 691-8324	Valarie B. Johnson Gia Jones Martha Pinell Julia Innocent

Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters.htm.
• Indeed on the Internet at https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Plumbers-Helper-Salaries,-Florida