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Locations: Lehi | Orem | Spanish Fork

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Program length
4 years

Total cost
$4,719

Registration opens
7/17/2025

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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 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.

92% Completion This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee completion of the program.

100% Placement This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee placement after the program.

Avg. salary $46k-$50k Wage data represents an estimate sourced directly from Career One Stop. Actual salaries may vary.

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The plumbing program provides a learning environment that is flexible with my work, life and family. Flexible classes with hybrid in school and home study available made trade school that much more attainable. Small class sizes and educated, knowledgable instructors added to the value of MTECH
Taylor Knight
MTECH provides an excellent atmosphere for real-world training. From hands on learning in the lab to classes that facilitate trade specific discussion. The education that I have recieved from MTECH has made me more employable in the workforce
Steve Sheridan
I really enjoy being a part of MTECH because they are always so accommodating and understanding of everyone's needs. They offer amazing opportunities for me to improve my plumbing skills and even participate in the SkillsUSA competition. The training I receive at school for this competition has been incredibly valuable.
Quenton Mortimer

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.

  • Complete and satisfy score requirements on the Entrance Assessment administered by the Testing Center.
  • 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%.
SECTIONCOURSECAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2025Daytime Plumbing IA/IBOrem Campus – Building B1018/13/202512/2/20252:30 PM5:30 PMM-Th
Fall 2025Daytime Plumbing IA/IBLehi Campus – Building A3148/13/202512/2/20252:30 PM5:30 PMM-Th
Spring 2026Daytime Plumbing IA/IBOrem Campus – Building B1011/5/20264/21/20262:30 PM5:30 PMM-Th
Spring 2026Daytime Plumbing IA/IBLehi Campus – Building A3141/5/20264/21/20262:30 PM5:30 PMM-Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IALehi Campus – Building B1068/13/202512/1/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2025Plumbing IALehi Campus – Building B1068/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IASpanish Fork- Building B101D8/13/202512/1/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2025Plumbing IASpanish Fork- Building B101C8/13/202512/1/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IALehi Campus – Building B1061/6/20264/21/20266:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IBLehi Campus – Building B1068/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2026Plumbing IBSpanish Fork- Building B101D1/5/20264/27/20266:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IBSpanish Fork- Building A101C1/5/20264/27/20266:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IBLehi Campus – Building B1061/5/20264/27/20266:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IBLehi Campus – Building B1081/6/20264/21/20266:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Building B2048/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Building B1028/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Building B2048/13/202512/1/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2025Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Building B2018/13/202512/1/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IIAOrem Campus – Building B1071/6/20264/21/20266:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2026Plumbing IIALehi Campus – Building A3141/6/20264/21/20266:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Building B1078/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IIBLehi Campus – Building A3148/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2026Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Building B1021/6/20264/21/20266:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2026Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Building B2041/5/20264/27/20266:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Building B2011/5/20264/27/20266:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IIBOrem Campus – Building B2041/6/20264/21/20266:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IIIAOrem Campus – Building B2058/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IIIAOrem Campus – Building B1028/13/202512/1/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2025Plumbing IIIALehi Campus – Building A3148/13/202512/1/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IIIAOrem Campus – Building B2011/6/20264/21/20266:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IIIBOrem Campus – Building B2018/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2026Plumbing IIIBLehi Campus – Building A3141/5/20264/27/20266:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IIIBOrem Campus – Building B1021/5/20264/27/20266:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2026Plumbing IIIBOrem Campus – Building B2051/6/20264/21/20266:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IVAOrem Campus – Building B1018/13/202512/1/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2025Plumbing IVAOrem Campus – Building B1018/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2026Plumbing IVAOrem Campus – Building B2021/6/20264/21/20266:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2025Plumbing IVBOrem Campus – Building B2028/14/202512/2/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2026Plumbing IVBOrem Campus – Building B1011/5/20264/27/20266:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
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Total hours: 720

Course Descriptions
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit)Course FeesIndustry Exam Fees
Plumbing IA9030$360.00$464.00$10.00
Plumbing IB9030$360.00$69.00
Plumbing IIA9030$360.00$150.00$0.00
Plumbing IIB9030$360.00$69.00$0.00
Plumbing IIIA9030$360.00$400.00$0.00
Plumbing IIIB9030$360.00$239.00$0.00
Plumbing IVA9030$360.00$204.00$0.00
Plumbing IVB9030$360.00$204.00$0.00
TOTALS:720240$2,880.00$1,799.00$10.00
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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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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 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
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.
OSHA 10; 1B1
Mathmatics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition; required all 4 yearsMathmatics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition; required all 4 years
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
Mathmatics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition; required all 4 years
Total Cost of Optional Materials $52.00
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  • MTECH Program Certificate in Plumbing Apprenticeship

  • 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

How to Apply

Submit MTECH Application

Applying is free and easy! When you apply, please choose “undecided” as your program choice. You will select Plumbing Apprenticeship after being accepted to MTECH.

Take the Entrance Assessment

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

Provide Proof of Employment (Night Students Only)

Proof of employment as a plumbing apprentice must be verified through Student Services.

Register for Plumbing Apprenticeship

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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Program length
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Total cost
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Course Descriptions

Plumbing IA
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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.
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