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Sanford, Florida 32773-6199
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Seminole State offers Construction Apprenticeships in building construction, AC/refrigeration, carpentry, electrical, fire sprinkler, heavy equipment operation, plumbing, and sheet metal.
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V.C., Construction Apprenticeship - Plumbing Technology
Certificate Type: V.C.
Major Code: PLUMB-VC
CIP: 0846050302
Apprenticeship training at Seminole Community College is provided in conjunction with local contractors and construction associations. Areas of study include electrical, fire sprinkler and plumbing. Training covers a specified period of time during which the apprentice learns a skill or trade under the supervision of a competent craftsman. Each apprentice must complete specified hours of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. Standards provide for a schedule of work processes, from simple to the most complex, which the apprentice must follow during the on-the-job training. The apprentice's wages increase as skills and knowledge increase.
This is a limited-access program. Candidates must:
- Have approval from an apprenticeship coordinator to register for classes;
- Apply and be accepted to SCC;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Be physically capable of performing the work of the trade;
- Be able to read and write English;
- Provide proof of Florida residency for the waiver status;
- Be employed by the sponsoring company;
Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) within the first six weeks of admission into the program.
Total program hours: 8,720
| Major Courses |
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| BCA0001 | Introduction to the Construction Industry
This course encompasses the fundamentals of the construction field. Students will gain knowledge with a basic introduction to the construction industry, including safety, math skills, blueprint reading, hand and power tools and basic rigging. Students will obtain CPR, First Aid and OSHA certifications and will acquire human relations skills, interpersonal relationship skills and workplace productivity skills. In addition, students will be introduced to the basic functions of a computer. | 3 |
| BCA0451 | Fundamentals of Plumbing II
This course encompasses the fundamentals of trade math, drawings and specifications, trenching, grading and joining pipe. The student will develop the skills used in connecting sewer mains and installing roof, floor and area drains and their supports. | 3 |
| BCA0452 | Fundamentals of Plumbing III
This course encompasses the fundamentals of drawings, local plumbing code, offsets and angles, venting and waste installation. Students will be introduced to the equipment necessary for installing lift stations and sump pumps. | 3 |
| BCA0453 | Fundamentals of Plumbing IV
This course encompasses the fundamentals of sizing water supply and drainage systems along with fixture demand and code requirements. | 3 |
| BCA0454 | Advanced Plumbing I
This advanced course encompasses a basic introduction to the construction industry along with the trade specific math skills and blueprint reading. Students will also gain knowledge in the techniques of pipe joining, pipe cutting, pipe threading and installation of various piping systems. | 3 |
| BCA0455 | Advanced Plumbing II
This advanced course encompasses layout and installation of piping systems and fixtures. The student will gain knowledge in basic fixtures, valves, pneumatic and hydrostatic testing and shall be able to demonstrate setting fixtures. | 3 |
| BCA0456 | Advanced Plumbing III
This course encompasses water pressure, shock arrestors, back flow preventers, filtering and softening water, sanitizing water supply, fixture location, piping for solar heating and natural gas fired heating units. | 3 |
| BCA0457 | Advanced Plumbing IV
This course encompasses compressed air piping systems, corrosive resistant waste piping, medial gas piping and private waste disposal and water supply systems. The student will also gain knowledge in the installation of swimming pools and hot tubs. | 3 |
| BCA0441L | Plumbing OJT
This application-based course encompasses the actual on-the-job training performance and proficiency of all plumbing trade skills. This course may be repeated up to four times. | 21.33 |
| BCA0442L | Plumbing OJT
This application-based course encompasses the actual on-the-job training performance and proficiency of all plumbing trade skills. This course may be repeated up to eight times. | 22.67 |
| Total Credits: | 291 |
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