Plumbing and Heating

Plumbing and Heating Technicians are in demand throughout Alaska, in both urban and rural areas. As a result, graduates of the Plumbing and Heating program enjoy excellent job opportunities and good pay. Plumbing and Heating students receive basic training in the construction and maintenance of plumbing and heating systems.

The Plumbing and Heating program provides students with a wide variety of experiences that prepare them for entry-level employment and apprenticeships in the plumbing and heating, construction, and facility maintenance trades. The program’s blend of classroom instruction, lab, and live-work practice helps students learn the necessary skills to succeed in an apprenticeship program and become a Plumbing and Heating Technician.

The program is fast-paced and challenging. Students should have good mechanical aptitude, strong mathematics and reading skills, and the ability to manage time productively. Typically, 50 percent of the training is hands-on and 50 percent is classroom instruction. Training includes outdoor activities, so students need appropriate clothing for cold and wet working conditions.

Program Details

• Program Offered In: January
• Training Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Clock Hours: 630

Requirements

Information Technology Requirements

Students will need a laptop computer for this training program and be able to demonstrate understanding using the following electronic equipment and functions:

• Laptop Computers
• Understand opening, reading, sending, and replying to email
• Have a valid email address
• Have a basic understanding of computer graphic interfaces

Employment Requirements

• Most positions require a clean driving record, with the ability to earn a valid Alaska driver’s license
• Demonstrate the ability to show up on time, rested, and dressed for the workday
• Safety-conscious and situationally aware of surroundings
• Understands and willingly enforces industry safety standards

Program-Specific Requirements

• Students will be exposed to and should be comfortable with constant physical activity
• Demonstrate the ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, twist, turn, bend, squat, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach
• Lift 75 pounds, carry 50 pounds, push 100 pounds, and pull 50 pounds
• Vision is critical; prescription safety glasses are recommended for students with prescription lenses
• Supply properly fitting work clothes, steel-toe or reinforced-toe work boots
• Be prepared and dressed appropriately for working in inclement winter weather

Industry Certifications

• OSHA 10
• First Aid and CPR