Plumbing and Heating

CTI Plumbing and Heating Student

Plumbing Mechanic & Service Technician

This program is an intense hands-on job training program to instruct students in the basic skills needed to gain entry level employment as a Plumbing Apprentice. No previous work experience is needed. Students must be able to work with hand tools and power tools.

Students will learn and practice skills in soldering, pipe fitting, basic roughing, faucet & toilet repair, customer service, and personal & shop safety.

The goal of this program is to deliver hands-on training for students with little or no plumbing background. The program will instruct students in the basic entry level skills needed to gain employment in the plumbing industry.

Heating Basics

This program is an intense hands-on job training program to instruct students in the basic skills needed to gain entry level employment as a Heating Apprentice. No previous work experience is needed. Students must be able to work with hand tools and power tools.

Students will learn and practice skills in pipe cutting & threading, hot water systems, purging of a residential hot water system, customer service, and personal & shop safety.

The goal of this program is to deliver hands-on training for students with little or no heating background. The program will instruct students in the basic entry level skills needed to gain employment in the heating industry.

Career Opportunities:

  • Plumber’s Helper
  • Pipefitter’s Helper
  • Oil Burner Service
  • Contractors
  • Fuel Oil Dealers
  • A/C Review
  • Maintenance Work in Hotels, Schools, Apartment Houses
  • Post Secondary Education
    • Apprentice Programs
    • College/Technical School
    • Military
Plumbing/Heating
Plumbing/Heating

Units of Study:

  • Heating System Installation
  • Installation & Repair of Bathroom Fixtures
  • Piping & Fittings
  • Assembly & Installation of Water Systems
  • Heating Systems Theory
  • Oil Burner Installation & Maintenance
  • Safety

Quick Reference Guide: Engineering and Technology:
Plumbing and Heating
Approved for CTE Diploma Designation No
Credits for Two Year Program 8 units for two years, 4 units for one year
Integrated Academic Credits None
Specialized Academic Credits None
National Competency Exam N/A
Work Based Learning Experience None
Articulations SUNY Morrisville - 5 credits;
SUNY Delhi - 2 credits
Transcript Credits Available None
Prerequisite General academic
Pull-Out Academics Available English 11, MST, Social Studies 12

Advanced College Credits [Pending]:

Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to receive up to 5 college credits toward their degree at SUNY Morrisville and up to 2 credits at SUNY Delhi