Plumbing Technician Certificate
Master essential plumbing skills and transform your career!
Earn industry-recognized certifications including NCCER Plumbing and OSHA 10-hour card.
Why Choose Our Plumbing Program?
The Plumbing Technician Certificate program equips students with the foundational and advanced skills needed for successful careers in the plumbing industry. Students will gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in residential and commercial plumbing systems.
Courses cover essential topics including safety protocols, plumbing codes, system installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Upon completion, students will be equipped to pursue careers in the plumbing industry and will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications.
Enroll for this Certificate
Certificate name: Plumbing Technician Certificate
Included: 3 Courses
Duration: 560 hrs
3 courses required to complete this certification
Minimum Required 3 Courses
To enroll in this certification program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Demonstrate physical ability to perform plumbing work
Ready to Start Your
Plumbing Career?
To obtain more information about the Plumbing Technician Certificate program, please contact Miami Dade College's Continuing Education department by completing the form below or visiting our offices at any of the campuses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Plumbing Technician Certificate program equips students with foundational and advanced skills needed for successful careers in the plumbing industry. Students gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in residential and commercial plumbing systems, covering safety protocols, plumbing codes, system installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Upon completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications including the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Plumbing certification and the OSHA 10-hour card. These credentials are highly valued by employers in the plumbing industry.
To enroll in the Plumbing Technician Certificate program, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Demonstrate physical ability to perform plumbing work
The program covers essential plumbing topics including safety protocols and regulations, plumbing codes and standards, residential plumbing systems, commercial plumbing systems, pipe installation and fitting, water supply and drainage systems, troubleshooting and maintenance, and advanced plumbing techniques. Each course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience.
Graduates of the Plumbing Technician Certificate program can pursue careers as plumber helpers, residential plumbers, commercial plumbers, maintenance plumbers, and plumbing supervisors. The plumbing industry offers excellent job security, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement and self-employment.
You can start the admission process online through our website or visit our office at the North Campus. Our admissions advisors will guide you through the application process and answer any questions about the program.