Plumbing Apprenticeship

Next class starts: 8/15/2023

View full schedule here.

Registration Eligibility: Adults & High School Seniors

High school students must be age 16 or older. Learn more.

Transfer Credit Opportunity

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

Locations

Lehi Main Campus
Orem South Campus
Spanish Fork Campus
Spanish Fork Auto Building
Wasatch UVU Campus

95%

Graduation rate

100%

Job placement

$62,200

Avg. salary

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.
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 2023-2024 school year opens December 1, 2023 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.

  • Satisfy Entrance Requirements with Testing Center.
  • 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
SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2023Orem South1078/15/202312/4/202311:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th
Spring 2024Orem South1071/8/20244/25/202411:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th
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Plumbing 1A

Fall 2023Lehi Main Campus3078/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2023Lehi Main Campus3138/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2023Spanish Fork Trades 101D8/16/202312/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2023Spanish Fork Campus2068/16/202312/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Lehi Main Campus3141/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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Plumbing 1B

Fall 2023Lehi Main Campus3148/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2024Spanish Fork Trades 101D1/8/20245/1/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Spanish Fork Campus2061/8/20245/1/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Lehi Main Campus3071/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2024Lehi Main Campus3131/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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Plumbing 2A

Fall 2023Orem South2048/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2023Orem South1078/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2023Orem South2018/16/202312/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2023Orem South1018/16/202312/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem South2011/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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Plumbing 2B

Fall 2023Orem South2018/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2024Orem South2011/8/20245/1/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem South1011/8/20245/1/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem South1071/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2024Orem South2041/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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Plumbing 3A

Fall 2023Orem South2058/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2023Orem South1028/16/202312/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2023Orem South2048/16/202312/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem South1011/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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Plumbing 3B

Fall 2023Orem South1018/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2024Orem South2041/8/20245/1/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem South1021/8/20245/1/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem South2051/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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Plumbing 4A

Fall 2023Orem South1028/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2023Orem South1018/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2023Orem South2058/16/202212/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem South1071/8/20245/1/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
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Plumbing 4B

Fall 2023Orem South1078/16/202212/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem South1021/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2024Orem South1011/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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Total hours: 720

Course Descriptions
Course NameCourse DescriptionCourse DescriptionCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit)
Plumbing IAThe 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. 9030$360.00
Plumbing IBThe 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. 9030$360.00
Plumbing IIAThe 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. 9030$360.00
Plumbing IIBThe 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. 9030$360.00
Plumbing IIIAThe 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. 9030$360.00
Plumbing IIIBThe 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. 9030$360.00
Plumbing IVAThe 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. 9030$360.00
Plumbing IVBThe 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. 9030$360.00
TOTALS:720240$2,880.00
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Daytime Plumbing 1A/1B

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$720.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Student Fees:$138.00
Facilities Fee:
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$898.00
Required Materials:$391.84
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Plumbing 1A

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Student Fees:$69.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$469.00
Required Materials:$391.84
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Plumbing 1B
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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Student Fees:$69.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$429.00
Required Materials:$0.00
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Plumbing 2A

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Registration Fee:$0.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$69.00
Facilities Fee:
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$429.00
Required Materials:#REF!
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Plumbing 2B
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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Registration Fee:$0.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$69.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$429.00
Required Materials:$0.00
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Plumbing 3A

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Registration Fee:$0.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$204.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$564.00
Required Materials:$0.00
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Plumbing 3B
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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Registration Fee:$0.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$239.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$599.00
Required Materials:$0.00
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Plumbing 4A

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Registration Fee:$0.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$239.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$599.00
Required Materials:$0.00
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Plumbing 4B
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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Registration Fee:$0.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$204.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$564.00
Required Materials:$0.00
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Daytime Plumbing 1A/1B

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Available in bookstore$10.00
Non programmable calculator Casio FX -260 Solar II1Available in bookstore$9.00
Modern Plumbing Bundle, 9th Ed.1978-163-776-8303$123.24
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Ed.1978-111-164-2600$135.00
IPC Code Book w Quick Tabs; 2021 Edition1978-1-609-83745-7$89.25
IPT’s Pipe Trades Handbook1978-092-085-5188$25.35
2021 International Plumbing Code Book (IPC)1
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.Included in fees.
Total Cost of Required Materials$391.84
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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
IPC Turbo Tabs 2018 $ 1.00 ISBN: 978-1-60983-720-4 $15.75
2021 IPC Flashcards1
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Plumbing 1A

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Available in bookstore$10.00
Non programmable calculator Casio FX -260 Solar II is available in bookstore1Available in bookstore$9.00
Modern Plumbing Bundle, 9th Ed.1978-163-776-8303$123.24
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Ed.1978-111-164-2600$135.00
IPC Code Book w Quick Tabs; 2021 Edition1978-1-609-83745-7$89.25
IPT’s Pipe Trades Handbook1978-092-085-5188$25.35
2021 International Plumbing Code Book (IPC)1
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.Included in student fees
Total Cost of Required Materials$391.84
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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
IPC Turbo Tabs 20181ISBN: 978-1-60983-720-4$15.75
2021 IPC Flashcards1
Total Cost of Optional Materials $52.00
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Plumbing 1B
Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Available in bookstorePurchased in previous semester
Non programmable calculator Casio FX -260 Solar II is available in bookstore1Available in bookstorePurchased in previous semester
Modern Plumbing Bundle, 9th Ed.1978-163-776-8303Purchased in previous semester
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Ed.1978-111-164-2600Purchased in previous semester
IPC Code Book w Quick Tabs; 2021 Edition1978-1-609-83745-7Purchased in previous semester
IPT’s Pipe Trades Handbook1978-092-085-5188Purchased in previous semester
2021 International Plumbing Code Book (IPC)1
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.Included in student fees
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
IPC Turbo Tabs 20181ISBN: 978-1-60983-720-4$15.75
2021 IPC Flashcards1
Total Cost of Optional Materials $52.00
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Plumbing 2A

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Purchased in previous semester.$0.00
Non programmable calculator – Casio FX -260 Solar II is available in bookstore1Purchased in previous semester. $0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
#REF!1#REF!#REF!
#REF!1#REF!#REF!
2021 International Plumbing Code Book (IPC) (Purchased in Previous Semester)1Purchased in previous semester
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.$0.00
Total Cost of Required Materials#REF!
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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
IPC Turbo Tabs 20181ISBN: 978-1-60983-720-4$15.75
2021 IPC Flashcards1
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Plumbing 2B
Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Purchased in previous semester.$0.00
Non programmable calculator – Casio FX -260 Solar II is available in bookstore1Purchased in previous semester. $0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
#REF!1#REF!$0.00
2021 International Plumbing Code Book (IPC) (Purchased in Previous Semester)1Purchased in previous semester
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.$0.00
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
IPC Turbo Tabs 20181ISBN: 978-1-60983-720-4$15.75
2021 IPC Flashcards1
Total Cost of Optional Materials $52.00
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Plumbing 3A
Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Purchased in previous semester.$0.00
Non programmable calculator – Casio FX -260 Solar II is available in bookstore1Purchased in previous semester. $0.00
Modern Plumbing Bundle, 9th Ed. (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-163-776-8303$0.00
Mathmatics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Ed. (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-111-164-2600$0.00
NCCER Intro to Plumbing Drawings (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-013-663-8698$0.00
IPT’s Pipe Trades Handbook (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-092-085-5188$0.00
NCCER Reading Commercial Drawings (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-092-085-5188$0.00
2019 NFPA 13D Sprinkler System (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-013-340-2766$0.00
2018 IMC Code Book1978-160-983-7433$77.25
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.$0.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$77.25
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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
IPC Turbo Tabs 20181ISBN: 978-1-60983-720-4$15.75
Total Cost of Optional Materials $67.75
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Plumbing 3B
Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Purchased in previous semester.$0.00
Non programmable calculator – Casio FX -260 Solar II is available in bookstore1Purchased in previous semester. $0.00
Modern Plumbing Bundle, 9th Ed. (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-163-776-8303$0.00
Mathmatics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Ed. (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-111-164-2600$0.00
NCCER Intro to Plumbing Drawings (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-013-663-8698$0.00
IPT’s Pipe Trades Handbook (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-092-085-5188$0.00
NCCER Reading Commercial Drawings (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-092-085-5188$0.00
2019 NFPA 13D Sprinkler System (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-013-340-2766$0.00
2018 IMC Code Book1978-160-983-7433$0.00
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.$0.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$0.00
Format: table Extra Options: {“add-table-headers”:”true”}
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
IPC Turbo Tabs 20181ISBN: 978-1-60983-720-4$15.75
Total Cost of Optional Materials $52.00
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Plumbing 4A
Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Purchased in previous semester.$0.00
Non programmable calculator – Casio FX -260 Solar II is available in bookstore1Purchased in previous semester. $0.00
Modern Plumbing Bundle, 9th Ed. (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-163-776-8303$0.00
Mathmatics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Ed. (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-111-164-2600$0.00
NCCER Intro to Plumbing Drawings (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-013-663-8698$0.00
IPT’s Pipe Trades Handbook (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-092-085-5188$0.00
NCCER Reading Commercial Drawings (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-092-085-5188$0.00
2019 NFPA 13D Sprinkler System (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-013-340-2766$0.00
2018 IMC Code Book (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-160-983-7433$0.00
2018 International Fuel Code978-160-983-7419$106.00
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.$0.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$0.00
Format: table Extra Options: {“add-table-headers”:”true”}
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
IPC Turbo Tabs 20181ISBN: 978-1-60983-720-4$15.75
Total Cost of Optional Materials $52.00
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Plumbing 4B
Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Purchased in previous semester.$0.00
Non programmable calculator – Casio FX -260 Solar II is available in bookstore1Purchased in previous semester. $0.00
Modern Plumbing Bundle, 9th Ed. (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-163-776-8303$0.00
Mathmatics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Ed. (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-111-164-2600$0.00
NCCER Intro to Plumbing Drawings (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-013-663-8698$0.00
IPT’s Pipe Trades Handbook (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-092-085-5188$0.00
NCCER Reading Commercial Drawings (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-092-085-5188$0.00
2019 NFPA 13D Sprinkler System (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-013-340-2766$0.00
2018 IMC Code Book (Purchased in Previous Semester)1978-160-983-7433$0.00
2018 International Fuel Code978-160-983-7419$0.00
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.$0.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$0.00
Format: table Extra Options: {“add-table-headers”:”true”}
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
IPC Turbo Tabs 20181ISBN: 978-1-60983-720-4$15.75
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 and career 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
$4,329
Lehi Main Campus
Orem South Campus
Spanish Fork Campus
Spanish Fork Auto Building
Wasatch UVU Campus
Program length
4 yrs
Total cost
$4,097
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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.