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Plumbing Apprenticeship
at Howard Community College
Baltimore Catalog
The demand for professionals who are trained to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems is constant and rapidly growing. HCC’s Plumbing Apprenticeship program is designed to cultivate the next generation of skilled technicians to work in the plumbing industry — in both residential and commercial environments. Apprentices acquire a diverse skill set, learning how to install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to and in businesses, homes, and factories. Plumbers typically install pipes and fixtures, study blueprints and follow state and local building codes, inspect and test installed pipe systems and pipelines, and troubleshoot systems that are not working.
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.
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$36,670
$59,110
$93,350
$17.63
$28.42
$44.88
Admissions
Standard requirements for admission are:
- Be 18 years of age or older by the program start date.
- Obtain a physician clearance, with confirmation that you are physically able to work in the plumbing industry (a handwritten note on a prescription pad is sufficient).
- Submit a copy of your high school diploma or transcript of last grade completed.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a current or previous employer.
- Must have a laptop or tablet for coursework (see HCC website for specific operating system and hardware requirements).
- A Maryland State plumbing apprentice license through the Maryland Department of Labor will be required upon acceptance.