Career and Technical Studies
Degree
Construction Technology Diploma, Plumbing Track
Purpose
A shortage of qualified plumbers, residential and commercial, and workers in the plumbing trades has created the need for trained personnel in the construction industry. The Construction Technology Plumbing Diploma track is designed for those seeking entry level employment in the Plumbing Trades and is a pathway to Virginia Tradesman Licensure. Successful completion of the two year Construction Technology. Plumbing Diploma meets eligibility requirements for those seeking Virginia Tradesman Licensure. In addition, a minimum of two years of documented work experience in the trade is required for licensure. The Plumbing Diploma (including the integrated Plumbing Trades Career Studies Certificate) provides training based on the current Virginia adoption of the Plumbing code. In addition, the track provides training and a pathway that can lead to a number of construction related credentials including Contractor Licensure, and OSHA 10-30 Construction Industry Safety Training.
Occupational Objectives
- Journeyman Plumbing Tradesman
- Entry Level Plumber Helper
- Entry Level Plumbing Trades Worker
Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Construction Technology Diploma, Plumbing Program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.
First Semester
| Course # |
Course Title |
Lect. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Credits |
Transfer |
| AIR 121 *
|
|
2 |
3 |
3 |
|
| BLD 110 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| BLD 140 *
|
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| BLD 141 *
|
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| BLD 195 *
|
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| BLD 215 |
|
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
16 |
3 |
17 |
|
Second Semester
| Course # |
Course Title |
Lect. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Credits |
Transfer |
| BLD 111 |
|
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
| BLD 142 *
|
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| BLD 143 *
|
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| BLD 144 *
|
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| BLD 190 *
|
|
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
| BLD 200 |
|
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
13 |
5 |
17 |
|
Third Semester
| Course # |
Course Title |
Lect. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Credits |
Transfer |
| BLD 101 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| CST 100 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
COMS 114
|
| ENE 105 |
|
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
| ENG 111 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
CORE 101
Old Dominion University
ENGL 110C
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED
Liberty University
ENGL 101
Emory & Henry College
ENG 100
|
| SDV 100 |
|
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
|
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
13 |
3 |
14 |
|
Fourth Semester
| Course # |
Course Title |
Lect. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Credits |
Transfer |
| BLD 290 |
Coordinated Internship |
|
|
|
|
| or |
|
0 |
9 |
3 |
|
| BLD 298 |
|
|
|
|
|
| ENG 113 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| ITE 152 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| MTH 111 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
9 |
9 |
12 |
|
