Program Description

Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship is offered in partnership with the UA Local 62 and the UA Local 467 Plumbers & Steamfitters. It is a 5-year registered apprenticeship program. The program provides students with in-class instruction and paid on-the-job training. Students will learn how to build, assemble, and maintain sophisticated piping systems in various industrial and residential facilities and will learn basic and advanced skills in plumbing and building mechanical systems related to new construction and remodels.

Per California Code of Regulations, this program is limited to students admitted to the UA Local 62 and the UA Local 467 Plumbers & Steamfitters.

Learn more about the program on the Apprenticeship website.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to recognize and classify materials used in the plumbing industry.
• Students will be able to demonstrate proper use and care of industry tools and equipment.
• Students will be able to recognize and apply on-the-job safety standards.
• Students will be able to assemble piping systems using the latest codes and industry standards.
• Students will be able to draw, interpret, read plans in the plumbing industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to work as a Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Detailer, Building Trades Inspector, Building Trades Instructor, and Union Business Agent/Business Manager in the energy, biopharmaceutical, healthcare, aerospace, construction, housing, water treatment, and food and beverage processing industries.

Award Type(s)

• AS = Associate in Science Degree
• CA = Certificate of Achievement

Units Required

• Major: 48-50
• Certificate(s): 48-50

Associate Degree Requirements

A minimum of 90 units is required¹ to complete the associate degree, including:

• Core courses for the major (48-50 units total)
• Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
  • Foothill College General Education
  • Summer Session 2025 only–CSU General Education Breadth (CSU GE Breadth)²
  • Summer Session 2025 only–Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)²
  • Beginning Fall Quarter 2025–California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)³

¹

Additional elective course work may be necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement for the associate degree.

²

Summer Session 2025 is the final term during which CSU GE Breadth and IGETC may be used. Please see a counselor for more information.

³

Cal-GETC begins in Fall Quarter 2025. Please see a counselor for more information.

Note: A grade of "C" (or "P") or better is required for all core courses used for the degree or certificate. In addition, the student must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Refer to the Associate in Arts & Associate in Science Degree Requirements page for complete information about graduation requirements and catalog rights.

Core and Support Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Pathway 1 - UA Local 467 students:		48
APPT 161	INTRODUCTION TO THE PIPING INDUSTRY
APPT 162	MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE FOR THE PLUMBING TRADE
APPT 163	PLUMBING I
APPT 164	PLUMBING II
APPT 165	HYDRONICS I
APPT 166	PIPEFITTING TECHNOLOGIES I
APPT 167	PIPEFITTING TECHNOLOGIES II
APPT 168	MEDICAL GAS/RIGGING SIGNAL PERSON
APPT 169	HYDRONICS II
APPT 170	UA FOREMAN TRAINING & PIPING INDUSTRY REVIEW
Pathway 2 - UA Local 62 students:		48.5-50
APPT 147B	SF 401B INDUSTRIAL RIGGING
APPT 171	BASIC REFRIGERATION I/STANDARDS/CFC/OSHA 30
or APPT 190	PIPE FITTING WITH A CALCULATOR
or APPR 160A	HVAC TECH, CUSTOMER SERVICE
APPT 185	PIPE MATERIALS, SAFETY & TOOLS, SOLDERING & BRAZING
APPT 186	MATHEMATICS/RIGGING & SIGNALING
APPT 187	DRAWING INTERPRETATION & PLAN READING/SCIENCE
APPT 189	WELDING/OXYGEN-ACETYLENE
or APPT 196	BASIC ELECTRICITY, ELECTRICAL CONTROLS FOR MECHANIC EQUIPMENT
or APPT 198	PLUMBING SERVICE & REPAIR
APPT 191	PLUMBING CODE APPLICATION, PLUMBING FIXTURES
APPT 192	NATURAL GAS INSTALLATION, DRAINAGE
APPT 193	WATER SUPPLY, PATTERNS
APPT 194	MEDICAL GAS, REVIEW EXIT EXAM/FINAL EXAM
APPT 195	HYDRONICS/STEAM SYSTEMS/PUMPS
Total Units		48-50

Certificate Requirements

Certificate of Achievement in Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship

• Units: 48-50

The certificate of achievement is awarded upon completion of the core courses. General education courses are not required.

Currently offered at: Monterey and San Mateo.