Plumbing Apprenticeship

Next class starts: 8/15/2024

View full schedule here.

Registration Eligibility: Adults & High School Seniors

High school students must be age 17 or older. Learn more.

Transfer Credit Opportunity

Credit hours for completing this program can be transferred to SLCC. Learn more.

Locations

Lehi Campus - Building B
Orem Campus - Building B
Spanish Fork Campus - Building A
Spanish Fork Campus - Building B

84%

Completion Rate

100%

Placement Rate

The Plumbing Apprenticeship program satisfies the educational requirements to take the State Journeyman Plumber Exam. To complete the entire Apprentice Plumbing Program, an individual must be licensed through the State and work under the supervision of a licensed 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.

This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator.
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John Halcrow

jhalcrow@mtec.edu

Evening Classes: Evening classes are open to adults and high school seniors who are presently employed as plumbing apprentices. Students who are not employed in the plumbing field will be allowed to enroll in evening classes two business days prior to the start of class if there are seats available. They may also enroll in a daytime class. New plumbing apprenticeship students will not be able to register for evening classes until employer information is provided to the school. Contact Student Services at 801-753-6282 to report your employer information and request that the registration block be removed from your account.
Accelerated Classes: Adult and high school seniors are eligible to register for daytime accelerated classes. There is no employment prerequisite for daytime classes, however, students must be employed as a plumbing apprentice prior to the start of second-year classes.

*Note: Only first year classes are offered during the day.

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens July 17, 2024 at 8:00 am online on the MTECH Registration Portal and remains open until classes are full. It is recommended to create your MTECH Student Portal account in advance.

Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Some fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout 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.

  • Satisfy Entrance Requirements with Testing Center.
  • Must be at least 17 years old.
  • Students must work at least part-time for a plumbing company, and be supervised by a Master or Journeyman Plumber. However, first year unemployed students may register for courses if there is space available two days prior to the start of class.
  • All employed students must register with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing through their employer.
  • A significant portion of course content will be accessed online using the Canvas Learning Management System. Students will need to be able access online content in class and off-campus.
  • To continue onto next level, a student must pass the current level with a grade of 75% or higher. This includes the combined day programs
SECTIONCOURSECAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2024Daytime Plumbing IA/IBOrem Campus – Buildilng B1018/15/202412/4/202411:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th
Fall 2024Daytime Plumbing IA/IBLehi Campus – Building A3148/15/202412/4/202411:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th
Spring 2025Daytime Plumbing IA/IBOrem Campus – Buildilng B1011/6/20254/24/202511:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th
Spring 2025Daytime Plumbing IA/IBLehi Campus – Building A3141/6/20254/24/202511:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IALehi Campus – Building C1028/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Plumbing IALehi Campus – Building B1068/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IASpanish Fork- Building B101D8/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Plumbing IASpanish Fork- Building A2068/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IALehi Campus – Building B1061/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IBLehi Campus – Building B1068/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Plumbing IBSpanish Fork- Building B101D1/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IBSpanish Fork- Building A2061/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IBLehi Campus – Building C1021/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IBLehi Campus – Building B1081/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Buildilng B2048/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Buildilng B1028/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Buildilng B2048/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Buildilng B2018/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Buildilng B1071/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Buildilng B1078/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Buildilng B1021/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Buildilng B2041/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Buildilng B2011/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Buildilng B2041/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IIIAOrem Campus – Buildilng B2058/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IIIAOrem Campus – Buildilng B1028/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Plumbing IIIAOrem Campus – Buildilng B1078/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IIIAOrem Campus – Buildilng B2011/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IIIBOrem Campus – Buildilng B2018/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Plumbing IIIBOrem Campus – Buildilng B1071/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IIIBOrem Campus – Buildilng B1021/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IIIBOrem Campus – Buildilng B2051/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IVALehi Campus – Building A3148/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Plumbing IVAOrem Campus – Buildilng B1018/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Plumbing IVAOrem Campus – Buildilng B1018/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Plumbing IVAOrem Campus – Buildilng B1011/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Plumbing IVBLehi Campus – Building A3148/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Plumbing IVBLehi Campus – Building A3141/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Plumbing IVBOrem Campus – Buildilng B1011/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
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Total hours: 720

Course Descriptions
 
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit)Course Fees
Plumbing IA9030$360.00$464.00
Plumbing IB9030$360.00$69.00
Plumbing IIA9030$360.00$150.00
Plumbing IIB9030$360.00$69.00
Plumbing IIIA9030$360.00$400.00
Plumbing IIIB9030$360.00$239.00
Plumbing IVA9030$360.00$204.00
Plumbing IVB9030$360.00$204.00
TOTALS:720240$2,880.00$1,799.00
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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.

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$2,880.00
Application Fee: $0.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Total Course Fees:$1,799.00
Required Materials:$0.00
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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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. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout 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 MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses; required all 4 years1Available in bookstoreIncluded in Course Fees
Non-programmable calculator; required all 4 years1Casio FX-260 Solar II; Available in Bookstore
Modern Plumbing Bundle, 9th Edition; 1A, 1B1978-163-776-8303
Mathmatics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition; required all 4 years1978-111-164-2600
2021 International Plumbing Code Book (IPC); required all 4 years1978-1-609-83745-7
2019 NFPA 13D Sprinkler System; 2A – 4B1978-1-455-92047-1
2021 International Mechanical Code Book (IMC); 3A – 4B1978-1-609-83964-2
2021 International Fuel Gas Code Book (IFGC); 3A – 4B1978-1-609-83966-6
Utah Amendments and Rule 317-41
Tablet or Laptop1Students are not allowed to take tests on phones. All plumbing apprenticeship students are issued a tablet at the beginning of their first semester at MTECH.
Total Cost of Required Materials$0.00
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Optional MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Calculated Industries 4065 Construction Calculator1This 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
Total Cost of Optional Materials $52.00
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  • MTECH Plumbing Apprenticeship Program Certificate
  • Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) Journeyman Plumbing Licensure
  • United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship USA Federal Work Credential (Optional -students must register with DOL to receive this credential)
  • DOPL Residential Plumbing Licensure

At MTECH, you will join an exclusive group of graduates who benefit from a commitment to excellence shared by everyone at the school. From instructors who deliver a relevant, industry-driven curriculum to academic counselors focused on ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed, we all share the same goal: your success as a student.

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.

You can enroll in the program without being employed within the plumbing industry. However, if not employed in the industry, you must wait until 2 days prior to the start of class to enroll in an evening class. You are expected to be employed within the industry by the start of your 2nd year in the program. Our daytime plumbing classes are open to high school Seniors and adults who are not yet employed in the industry. You must complete all admissions requirements.

Program length
4 years
Total cost
$4,719
Lehi Campus - Bldg. C
Orem Campus - Bldg. B
Spanish Fork Campus - Bldg. A
Spanish Fork Campus - Bldg. B
Program length
4 yrs
Total cost
$4,719
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Course Descriptions

Plumbing IA
The Plumbing IA course explores the secure and highly demanded profession of plumbing. The primary emphases include: the understanding and interpretation of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), blueprint reading, materials and requirements, practical mathematics required in plumbing, and other subject areas that are essential to the trade which are more conducive to the classroom setting than a work environment.
Plumbing IB
The Plumbing IB course introduces the fundamentals of plumbing theory for the apprentice plumbers and will cover the International Plumbing Code, related math, and craft skills.
Plumbing IIA
The Plumbing IIA course introduces the fundamentals of plumbing theory for the apprentice plumbers and covers the International Plumbing Code (IPC), related math, and craft skills.
Plumbing IIB
The Plumbing IIB course continues to explore the fundamentals of plumbing theory for the apprentice plumbers and covers the International Plumbing Code (IPC), related math, and craft skills.
Plumbing IIIA
The Plumbing IIIA course continues to explore the fundamentals of plumbing theory for the apprentice plumbers and covers the International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC), along with related math and craft skills.
Plumbing IIIB
The Plumbing IIIB course introduces the fundamental Plumbing theory for the Apprentice Plumbers and covers the International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code and International Mechanical Code, along with related math and craft skills.
Plumbing IVA
The Plumbing IVA course reviews the International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code and International Mechanical Code, math, and other laws in preparation for taking the journeyman state test.
Plumbing IVB
The Plumbing IVB course assists the apprentices in passing the state test and provides a foundation for success as a journeyman plumber. A variety of modules are available for the student to work from, with a focus on what each individual student needs in order to prepare for the test.
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