Plumbing

Program Overview

Launch your career in one of Florida's most essential trades with Palm Beach State College's Plumbing Career Certificate Program (CCP). Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students prepare for success in residential and commercial plumbing work.

Develop pipe trade industry knowledge and technical skills through competency-based applied learning. You'll learn from experienced professionals as you master installation and pipe cutting. You'll also learn how to interpret construction documents and understand building codes.

This program is supported by the PBSC4C Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC) Round 4 grant services, enhancing academic and professional success through skills training, industry partnerships and career success coaches. With a strong focus on practical experience and job readiness, you'll hone the expertise to keep communities running smoothly as a skilled plumbing technician.

Program Details

Admission requirements: None. To receive financial aid, a high school diploma or GED may be required.
Location: On-site at Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses
Clock hours: 1,080
Program Length: 40-week daytime program or 54-week evening program
Cost: About $4,000 for Florida residents, including tuition, fees, books and uniform shirt. View tuition details.
Financial aid and scholarships: Available to qualified students. Learn more about financial aid options.

This program is part of the Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation (IMCT) Pathway. Learn More

Career Outlook

Plumbers are in high demand and well-compensated to keep buildings up to code, implement eco-friendly plumbing solutions and keep drainage systems running smoothly. This program equips you with the tools to excel in the thriving plumbing industry.

You can employ your proficiency in a wide range of specialized roles, such as pipefitters, septic tank servicers and first line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers. Plumbers are essential in every community, making this a field filled with steady work, competitive pay and variety of opportunity.

Stackable Credentials

With the Plumbing certificate, you can:

Pursue an apprenticeship to fulfill the State Journeyman Licensure requirement.
Earn Plumbing Levels 1 and 2 credentials from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Why Choose PBSC?

High Standards: Learn practices approved by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Affordable Tuition: PBSC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, making career-focused technical education accessible to all.
Career-Ready Mindset: Learn from expert faculty and graduate with the skills employers need in today's workforce.
Supportive Community: Access apprenticeships, industry networking, and daily interaction with faculty dedicated to your success.

How to Apply

Step 1: Attend a mandatory program information session. Email the program contact below for information about upcoming sessions.
Step 2: After attending an information session, select Program Code 5628 for the Plumbing CCP when you fill out PBSC's application on the Admissions webpage.
Step 3: Meet with a Trade and Industry advisor.
Step 4: Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing.

Take the Next Steps

Palm Beach State College's Plumbing certificate is your affordable, flexible and direct route to a rewarding career in a vital field. Gain the technical, ethical and problem-solving skills employers want. Start your journey today!

Career Certificate Program (Program Code: 5628)

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