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Program Overview

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher order reasoning and problem solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to reading construction documents, understanding building codes in the pipe trades, plumbing pipe cutting and joining skills and plumbing layout and installation.

This program is eligible for fulltime enrollment.

Program Admission Requirements

AGE: 16 years or older

BASIC SKILLS LEVEL: Computations (Math) 9.0 & Communications (Reading & Language Arts) 9.0

*Or meet other basic skill requirements

Admission Requirements

  • 16 years or older
  • Basic Skills Levels: Computations (Math) 9.0 & Communications (Reading and Language Arts) 9.0
  • Obtain valid driverโ€™s license before completion of program

Employment opportunities

The program is designed to prepare students for employment in the construction industry in positions such as pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters.

What You'll learn

  • Plumber Helper
  • Describe career and training opportunities in the pipe trade industry.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the pipe trade industry.
  • Identify the use and care of basic tools in the pipe trade industry.
  • Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrate basic mathematics knowledge and skills.
  • Demonstrate science knowledge and skills.
  • Read and interpret construction documents.
  • Read and interpret current pipe trade codes.
  • Residential Plumber
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic plumbing skills.
  • Cut and join pipes.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing codes.
  • Read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
  • Layout and coordinate a job.
  • Layout and install, discuss and simulate, the installation of the first rough (underground).
  • Layout and install, discuss and simulate, the installation of the second rough (first floor & above).
  • Layout and install, discuss and simulate trim out plumbing.
  • Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
  • Commercial Plumber
  • Discuss and simulate the installation of water heating and circulating systems.
  • Discuss and simulate the installation of interceptors and separators.
  • Discuss and simulate the installation of a storm drainage system.
  • Explain the principles of backflow cross and connection control.

Why Choose Lively?

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FAQs

Common questions about our program.

What kind of hands-on training will I receive in this trade program?

Youโ€™ll gain real-world experience in labs or workshops that simulate job-site conditions. This includes working with industry-standard tools, equipment, and safety protocols.

No prior experience is required. Most programs are designed to teach you from the ground up, though a basic understanding of math and mechanics can be helpful.

Each of Lively Technical College workforce training programs prepares students to pursue industry-recognized certifications that validate the knowledge and competencies taught through textbooks and hands-on training. There may certification exam fees not covered in program fees.

Yes. Many trade programs partner with local employers to offer apprenticeships, externships, or on-the-job training during the program.

Career opportunities in the trades are in high demand, with many companies looking for employees with technical training and industry certifications. Lively graduates are prepared for entry-level roles with opportunities to advance. Starting salaries vary by field and location, but most graduates can expect competitive entry-level wages ranging from $18 – $30 per hour with clear pathways for promotion.

Lively Technical College offers a wide range of scholarships including, need-based scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need, and specialized scholarships or specific fields of study. To apply, students typically need to submit an application form along with supporting materials such as transcripts, recommendation letters, and a personal essay. Some scholarships may require an interview. We recommend reviewing eligibility criteria carefully and applying early to maximize your chances.

Employers of graduates

meet your instructors

LivelyHeadShots 20 GregMathisWEBSQ
Greg Mathis
Instructor
850-487-7415
greg.mathis@leonschools.net

Program Requirements

Total Clock Hours: 1080
OCPCourse NumberCourse TitleCourse LengthSOC Code
ABCV0508Helper, Plumber, Pipefitter36047-3015
BBCV0540Residential Plumber24047-2152
CBCV0562Commercial Plumber24047-2152
DBCV0596Plumbing Applications24047-2152

See the Course Catalogย for detailed program cost and fee information.

Total Clock Hours: 1080
FeeDetails
3153.60Florida Resident Tuition ($2.92 x 1080 hours)
90.00Registration Fees ($45.00 per semester x 2)
1600.00Lab Fee ($800.00 per semester x 2)
100.00Facility Usage Fee ($50.00 per semester x 2)
655.00Miscellaneous Fees (1st Semester Only) (Plumbing kit)
150.00Books Store

Occupational Advisory Committee

Dowdy Plumbing
Lance Maxwell Plumbing
Smith Plumbing
Keith Lawson Services
Advanced Plumbing
MillerWorks

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This application could change your life in amazing ways! Weโ€™re here for you and we want you to success, so let us know if you need help with the application process. (850)-487-7473.