$2,280
32 months
8/24/2026
7/13/2026
7/13/2026
Main Campus
for OTECH Grads
by 2032 in Utah
Learn the basic math skills for the plumbing trade, terminology, and systems.
Gain a solid understanding of the International Plumbing Code, its layout, and the requirements for different plumbing systems.
Learn basic safety and first aid, including the OSHA 10-hour safety course, to help recognize and prevent hazards.
Learn to read and interpret blueprints, identify and select fixtures, lavatories, showers, and bathtubs, and assemble various joints.
Learn the size of water supply systems, preventing backflow, intermediate math skills for calculating offsets and water pressure, and water heaters.
Learn to interpret and sketch isometric pipe drawings, residential plumbing blueprints, drainage systems, and indirect waste piping.
Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and fixtures in both residential and commercial settings.
Highest level of licensed plumber, possessing advanced knowledge and skills in plumbing systems, codes, and regulations.
Oversee all aspects of plumbing construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
Responsible for all aspects of plumbing operations, including customer satisfaction, employee management, and finances.
The Plumbing Apprenticeship program meets the educational requirements for taking the state Journeyman Plumber exam. To complete the entire Apprentice Plumbing program, an individual must be licensed through the State and work under the supervision of a licensed Journeyman Plumber. A basic assessment is required prior to enrolling. This program provides a solid understanding of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), its layout, and the requirements for different plumbing systems and parts of those systems. This program discusses the processes, parts, and risks involved with the various plumbing systems, as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect plumbers and the public alike.
The Plumbing Apprenticeship coursework prepares students to take the state plumbing journey-level licensing exam.
Classroom Hours
1st & 2nd years: M/W 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
3rd & 4th years: T/Th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students
Credit transfer options
Available to view here
Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$2,325.00
Estimated Materials Cost
$1,139.72
Estimated High School Student Cost
$439.73
Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: No
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: No
| TEPL 1110 Plumbing IA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Heartsaver first aid CPR AED online course (link provided in class) | ✔ | $21.00 |
| E. Keith Blankenbaker Modern Plumbing Workbook. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, ISBN: 9781645646709 | ✔ | $42.00 |
| E. Keith Blankenbaker Modern Plumbing. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, ISBN: 9781645646686 | ✔ | $102.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4217BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2024 International Plumbing Code Soft Cover and Tabs ICC, 2021. ISBN: 9781959851738 | ✔ | $107.00 |
| Lee IPT Pipe Trades Handbook IPT, ISBN: 9780920855188 | $34.75 | |
| Smith Mathematics for Plumbers & Pipefitters. 8th. Cengage, ISBN: 9781111642600 | ✔ | $172.83 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $444.83 |
| TEPL 1120 Plumbing IB | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| PVC Cutters | ✔ | $20.00 |
| Tape Measure | ✔ | $13.99 |
| E. Keith Blankenbaker Modern Plumbing Workbook. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, ISBN: 9781645646709 | ✔ | $42.00 |
| E. Keith Blankenbaker Modern Plumbing. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, ISBN: 9781645646686 | ✔ | $102.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4217BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2024 International Plumbing Code Soft Cover and Tabs ICC, 2021. ISBN: 9781959851738 | ✔ | $107.00 |
| Lee IPT Pipe Trades Handbook IPT, ISBN: 9780920855188 | $34.75 | |
| Smith Mathematics for Plumbers & Pipefitters. 8th. Cengage, ISBN: 9781111642600 | ✔ | $172.83 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $457.82 |
| TEPL 1210 Plumbing IIA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Bernzomatic Basic Torch Kit | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Copper flux paste | ✔ | $15.00 |
| PVC Cutters | ✔ | $20.00 |
| Pipe Cutter | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Sanding Roll | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Solder-Lead free | ✔ | $25.00 |
| E. Keith Blankenbaker Modern Plumbing. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, ISBN: 9781645646686 | ✔ | $102.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4217BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2024 International Plumbing Code Soft Cover and Tabs ICC, 2021. ISBN: 9781959851738 | ✔ | $107.00 |
| Lee IPT Pipe Trades Handbook IPT, ISBN: 9780920855188 | $34.75 | |
| Smith Mathematics for Plumbers & Pipefitters. 8th. Cengage, ISBN: 9781111642600 | ✔ | $172.83 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $516.83 |
| TEPL 1220 Plumbing IIB | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Bernzomatic Basic Torch Kit | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Copper flux paste | ✔ | $15.00 |
| PVC Cutters | ✔ | $20.00 |
| Pipe Cutter | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Sanding Roll | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Solder-Lead free | ✔ | $25.00 |
| E. Keith Blankenbaker Modern Plumbing Workbook. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, ISBN: 9781645646709 | $42.00 | |
| E. Keith Blankenbaker Modern Plumbing. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, ISBN: 9781645646686 | ✔ | $102.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4217BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2024 International Plumbing Code Soft Cover and Tabs ICC, 2021. ISBN: 9781959851738 | ✔ | $107.00 |
| Lee IPT Pipe Trades Handbook IPT, ISBN: 9780920855188 | $34.75 | |
| NFPA NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes NFPA, ISBN: 9781455920471 | $60.00 | |
| Smith Mathematics for Plumbers & Pipefitters. 8th. Cengage, ISBN: 9781111642600 | ✔ | $172.83 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $516.83 |
| TEPL 1310 Plumbing IIIA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Bernzomatic Basic Torch Kit | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Copper flux paste | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Pipe Cutter | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Sanding Roll | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Solder-Lead free | ✔ | $25.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Fuel Gas Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4607BN2 | $88.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Mechanical Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4317BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4217BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2024 International Fuel Gas Code Soft Cover and Tabs ISBN: 1959851790 | ✔ | $91.90 |
| ICC 2024 International Mechanical Code Soft Cover and Tabs ISBN: 1959851769 | ✔ | $104.00 |
| ICC 2024 International Plumbing Code Soft Cover and Tabs ICC, 2021. ISBN: 9781959851738 | ✔ | $107.00 |
| Lee IPT Pipe Trades Handbook IPT, ISBN: 9780920855188 | $34.75 | |
| Subtotal of required materials | $417.90 |
| TEPL 1320 Plumbing IIIB | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Bernzomatic Basic Torch Kit | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Copper flux paste | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Pipe Cutter | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Sanding Roll | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Solder-Lead free | ✔ | $25.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Fuel Gas Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4607BN2 | $88.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Mechanical Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4317BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4217BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2024 International Fuel Gas Code Soft Cover and Tabs ISBN: 1959851790 | ✔ | $91.90 |
| ICC 2024 International Mechanical Code Soft Cover and Tabs ISBN: 1959851769 | ✔ | $104.00 |
| ICC 2024 International Plumbing Code Soft Cover and Tabs ICC, 2021. ISBN: 9781959851738 | ✔ | $107.00 |
| Lee IPT Pipe Trades Handbook IPT, ISBN: 9780920855188 | $34.75 | |
| Subtotal of required materials | $417.90 |
| TEPL 1410 Plumbing IVA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Bernzomatic Basic Torch Kit | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Copper flux paste | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Pipe Cutter | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Sanding Roll | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Solder-Lead free | ✔ | $25.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Fuel Gas Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4607BN2 | $88.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Fuel Gas Code and Tab Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 3600ST2 | ✔ | $100.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Mechanical Code Book and Tabs ICC, 2021. ISBN: 3300ST2 | ✔ | $100.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Mechanical Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4317BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4217BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code and Tab Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: B0BR1R3G2C | ✔ | $159.00 |
| Lee IPT Pipe Trades Handbook IPT, ISBN: 9780920855188 | $34.75 | |
| Subtotal of required materials | $474.00 |
| TEPL 1420 Plumbing IVB | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Bernzomatic Basic Torch Kit | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Copper flux paste | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Pipe Cutter | ✔ | $30.00 |
| Sanding Roll | ✔ | $15.00 |
| Solder-Lead free | ✔ | $25.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Fuel Gas Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4607BN2 | $88.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Fuel Gas Code and Tab Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 3600ST2 | ✔ | $100.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Mechanical Code Book and Tabs ICC, 2021. ISBN: 3300ST2 | ✔ | $100.00 |
| ICC 2021 International Mechanical Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4317BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code Study Companion and Flash Card Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: 4217BN2 | $91.44 | |
| ICC 2021 International Plumbing Code and Tab Combo ICC, 2021. ISBN: B0BR1R3G2C | ✔ | $159.00 |
| Lee IPT Pipe Trades Handbook IPT, ISBN: 9780920855188 | $34.75 | |
| Subtotal of required materials | $474.00 |
This program has no admission requirements. You may start your admissions application at any time.
Enrollment for the Plumbing Apprenticeship program will open only during designated application periods throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application periods and admission information to ensure a smooth application process.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Cost | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEPL 1110 | Plumbing IA | 3 | $285 | The Plumbing IA course explores the secure and highly demanded profession of plumbing. The primary emphases include: the understanding and interpretation of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), blueprint reading, materials and requirements, practical mathematics required in plumbing, and other subject areas that are essential to the trade which are more conducive to the classroom setting than a work environment. | |
| TEPL 1120 | Plumbing IB | 3 | $285 | The Plumbing IB course introduces the fundamentals of plumbing theory for the apprentice plumbers and will cover the International Plumbing Code, related math, and craft skills. | |
| TEPL 1210 | Plumbing IIA | 3 | $285 | The Plumbing IIA course introduces the fundamentals of plumbing theory for the apprentice plumbers and covers the International Plumbing Code (IPC), related math, and craft skills. | |
| TEPL 1220 | Plumbing IIB | 3 | $285 | The Plumbing IIB course continues to explore the fundamentals of plumbing theory for the apprentice plumbers and covers the International Plumbing Code (IPC), related math, and craft skills. | |
| TEPL 1310 | Plumbing IIIA | 3 | $285 | The Plumbing IIIA course continues to explore the fundamentals of plumbing theory for the apprentice plumbers and covers the International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC), along with related math and craft skills. | |
| TEPL 1320 | Plumbing IIIB | 3 | $285 | The Plumbing IIIB course introduces the fundamental Plumbing theory for the Apprentice Plumbers and covers the International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code and International Mechanical Code, along with related math and craft skills. | |
| TEPL 1410 | Plumbing IVA | 3 | $285 | The Plumbing IVA course reviews the International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code and International Mechanical Code, math, and other laws in preparation for taking the journeyman state test. | |
| TEPL 1420 | Plumbing IVB | 3 | $285 | The Plumbing IVB course assists the apprentices in passing the state test and provides a foundation for success as a journeyman plumber. A variety of modules are available for the student to work from, with a focus on what each individual student needs in order to prepare for the test. |
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Christina joined OTECH in 2019 as the Utah Aerospace Pathway Coordinator. Soon after stepping into the role, she took on pathway programs for Industrial Automation, Construction, Automotive, and Composites. As the pathway coordinator, she worked directly with students, instructors, and industry representatives, coordinating all aspects of OTECH’s pathway programs. In 2022, Christina took on the role of program coordinator for the Plumbing and Union Apprenticeship programs, where she continued her track record of building strong relationships with various stakeholders. She deeply believes in the college’s mission and goes the extra mile to help students succeed. Christina grew up in the Ogden area and completed her Associate’s degree at Weber State University. In her free time, Christina likes to check out local events and care for her 30+ houseplants.
Office Hours
M-Th 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
F 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location
MT100F
christina.bischoff@otech.edu
801-627-8439