Plumbing

Benefits of Choosing Plumbing

The Plumbing program prepares students to enter a field that has great rewards. Students in the program have the opportunity to apply for an apprentice card and upon completion of the program, join the plumbers' union or work for a company. One year after holding an apprentice card, a student is eligible to take the Journeyman Plumber state licensure exam.

$59k

Median salary in 2022

2%

Growth in the field expected nationwide from 2021 to 2031

20

Students per class guarantees you'll get the hands-on experience you desire

Program Requirements

This program offers a Short Certificate.

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Short Certificate: 28 Credit Hours

The short certificate is two semesters of coursework that will prepare you to enter the workforce. 

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Location

Birmingham Campus
3060 Wilson Road, SW
Birmingham, AL 3522

Contact Information

Mike Latham, Plumbing Instructor
Phone: 205-929-6345
Email: mlatham@lawsonstate.edu 

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