Plumbing and Pipefitting
Statewide Program of Study
The Plumbing and Pipefitting program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to assembling, installing, or repairing pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems.
This program of study may also include exploration into maintaining pipe supports or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.
This Program of Study is in our
Architecture and Construction Career Cluster
This cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
Pathway Courses
Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.
Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.
Level 1
Principles of Construction
Level 2
Plumbing Technology I
Level 3
Plumbing Technology II
Level 4
Practicum in Construction Technology*
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.
Exploration Activities
β’ Job shadow a
plumber, pipefitter,
or steamfitter
Participate in
SkillsUSA
Work-Based Learning Activities
Obtain a Core
Curriculum NCCER
certification in
Pipefitting Level I
or Plumbing Level I
Industry-Based Certifications
NCCER Plumbing, Level I
NCCER Plumbing, Level II
Tradesman Plumber β Limited
Postsecondary Opportunities
Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.
Aligned Occupations
Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
$63,710
Median Wage
4,243
Annual Openings
17%
Growth
Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
$44,928
Median Wage
5,765
Annual Openings
23%
Growth
Helpers-Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$30,098
Median Wage
1,567
Annual Openings
18%
Growth
Pipe Installers
$31,616
Median Wage
802
Annual Openings
21%
Growth