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The Plumbing Apprenticeship program satisfies the educational requirements to take the State Journeyman Plumber exam. To complete the entire Plumbing Apprenticeship program, an individual must be licensed through the state and work under the supervision of a licensed master or Journeyman plumber. A basic assessment is required prior to enrolling. This program provides a solid understanding of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), its layout, and the requirements for different plumbing systems and parts of those systems. This program discusses the processes, parts, and risks involved with the various plumbing systems as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect plumbers and the public alike.
Registration Opens:
July 17, 2025 (August start date)
November 19, 2025 (January start date)
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
Evening Classes: Open to adults who are currently employed as plumbing apprentices. Prospective adult students that are not current plumbing apprentices are only allowed to enroll two business days prior to the start date, on a space available basis.
Daytime Classes: These classes are accelerated, and are available to adults and high school seniors. There is no employment prerequisite for the daytime classes. However, students must be employed as a plumbing apprentice prior to the start of second year classes. Only the first and second years of the program are available during the day, and all students will move to evening classes for the remainder of their programs.
Work at least part-time for a plumbing company.
Unemployed first year students may register two days prior to the semester start, on a space available basis.
Must be registered with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing through employer.
To continue throughout the program, students must pass the current level with a minimum grade of 75%.
Satisfy Entrance Requirements with Testing Center
| Term | Campus | Room # | Start Date – End Date | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Building B | – | 8/13/2025 – 10/6/2025 | 2:30pm – 5:30pm | Monday – Thursday |
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Building B | – | 8/13/2025 – 12/1/2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Monday & Wednesday |
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Building B | – | 8/14/2025 – 12/2/2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Tuesday & Thursday |
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Building B | – | 10/7/2025 – 12/2/2025 | 2:30pm – 5:30pm | Monday – Thursday |
| Spring 2026 | Lehi Building B | – | 1/5/2026 – 4/27/2026 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Monday & Wednesday |
| Spring 2026 | Lehi Building B | – | 1/5/2026 – 2/24/2026 | 2:30pm – 5:30pm | Monday – Thursday |
| Spring 2026 | Lehi Building B | – | 1/6/2026 – 4/21/2026 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Tuesday & Thursday |
| Spring 2026 | Lehi Building B | – | 2/25/2026 – 4/21/2026 | 2:30pm – 5:30pm | Monday – Thursday |
Total hours: 720
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Tuition | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing IA | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $464.00 |
| Plumbing IB | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $69.00 |
| Plumbing IIA | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $150.00 |
| Plumbing IIB | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $69.00 |
| Plumbing IIIA | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $400.00 |
| Plumbing IIIB | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $239.00 |
| Plumbing IVA | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $204.00 |
| Plumbing IVB | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $204.00 |
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $2,880.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Course Fees: | $1,799.00 |
| Required Materials: | $16.00 |
| Total Cost of Program: | $4,719 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
REQUIRED materials | notes | cost |
|---|---|---|
Safety Glasses | Required all 4 years. Available for purchase in the MTECH Store | $5.00 |
Non-programmable calculator | Required all 4 years. Available for purchase in the MTECH Store | |
Modern Plumbing Bundle, 9th Edition | Only for 1A &1B courses | Included in course fees. |
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition | Required all 4 years. Purchased in 1A. | Included in course fees. |
2021 International Plumbing Code Book (IPC) | Required all 4 years. Purchased in 1A. | Included in course fees. |
2019 NFPA 13D Sprinkler System | Required for 2A – 4B courses. | Included in course fees. |
2021 International Mechanical Code Book (IMC) | Required for 3A – 4B courses. | Included in course fees. |
2021 International Fuel Gas Code Book (IFGC) | Required for 3A – 4B courses. | Included in course fees. |
Utah Amendments and Rule 317-4 | Included in course fees. | |
Tablet or Laptop | Required all 4 years. | Student is issued a tablet in 1A which is included in the 1A course fees. |
OSHA 10 | Only for 1B course. | Included in course fees. |
OPTIONAL materials | notes | cost |
|---|---|---|
Calculated Industries 4065 Construction Calculator | This is the calculator recommended by most plumbing instructors. All plumbing students are REQUIRED to have a simple non-programmable calculator all 4 years of the program. | $52.00 |
MTECH Program Certificate in Plumbing Apprenticeship
Students are prepared for the Journeyman Plumbing License through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Does MTECH place students with an employer?
No. Students are responsible for acquiring employment within the industry. The MTECH Student Job Board and the Department of Workforce Services are great employment resources.
Can I take this program while I’m still in high school?
Yes. We allow high school seniors to attend our accelerated daytime 1A-1B class. On occasion we will allow high school seniors into the evening classes but priotity will go to students with an apprenticeship license working in the field.
What are the requirements for a Journeyman plumbing license?
576 hours (8 semesters) of classroom instruction or test out equivilants and 8000 hours of on the job training.
Am I able to test out of classes?
Students are permitted to take the UPHCA state test out exams in order to exempt themselves from 1A-2B and obtain a credit from the school. The necessary job training hours will still be required. Additional information regarding the tests can be found at provexam.com under Utah test out information.
Can I test out of fourth year?
DOPL allows students to take the Journeyman test after 4A (7 semesters) and 6000 hours of on the job training. If the student can successfully pass the Journeyman tests before the start of 4B (8 semesters) MTECH will award them with a test out credit for the 4B semester
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Proof of employment as a plumbing apprentice must be verified through Student Services.
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
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