About the course

The Certificate of Achievement in Residential Plumbing program is also conducted in partnership with the Pipe Trades Training Center apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program is five years in duration, requiring a minimum of 6,900 hours of on-the-job training. After 4 years of classroom instruction and paid work experience, students are recognized as journeypersons within the Pipe Trades industry, working to install and maintain waste lines, hot and cold water piping, and gas systems, including piping, accessories, fixtures and appliances to single and multiple family dwellings as well as hotels and motels. The apprenticeship program?which includes coursework, lab work and on-the-job training?involves learning about the assessment, installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and hotel/motel pipe systems, effective and safe tool use, material applications, related mathematics and science and storage. Students will learn to read blueprints, apply layout and install, as well as estimate and repair both supply and waste water systems.

　　In compliance with applicable standards and codes, students will demonstrate ability to install and remove plumbing systems such as drain waste and ventilation systems, systems for various industrial fluids, public or private water systems and gas piping systems.

　　In compliance with applicable standards and codes, students will demonstrate ability to maintain, extend, and/or alter plumbing systems, including drain waste and ventilation systems, systems for various industrial fluids, public or private water systems and gas piping systems. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Los Altos Hills
Spring (April), 2024	Los Altos Hills
Fall (September), 2024	Los Altos Hills
Winter (January), 2025	Los Altos Hills
Spring (April), 2025	Los Altos Hills
Fall (September), 2025	Los Altos Hills
Winter (January), 2026	Los Altos Hills
Spring (April), 2026	Los Altos Hills

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Foothill College

Upload an official school transcript. If you are under 18 years old, you must submit proof of high school completion or equivalent. All documents must be in English or officially translated into English. For students who attended schools in the U.S., please submit an official transcript from all schools you've attended.TOEFL - 61 iBT (Foothill ETS code is 4315) or 46 PbT (Paper-based Test). IELTS - 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Foothill College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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