Apprenticeship Requirements
Plumber
Apprenticeship | 50-427-3
www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882
Effective: August 2025
First Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
427-752Vents and Venting Systems2Program studentThis course is designed to provide the apprentice with the skills to identify and design sanitary vent piping in a plumbing system in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
TOTAL CREDITS:2
Second Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
427-753Water Distribution 12Program studentThis course provides the apprentice with the skills to identify, design, install and service various applications for water supply systems that are listed in plumbing codes. Apprentices will use the code language and tables to in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Pluming Code. Course topics will include commercial to single family and private well pump systems. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
TOTAL CREDITS:2
Third Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
427-754Water Distribution 22Program studentThis course provides the apprentice with the skills to identify, design, install and service cross connection controls, water treatment equipment and multi-purpose piping systems in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
TOTAL CREDITS:2
Fourth Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
427-757Green Plumbing Applications2Program studentThis course provides plumbing apprentices with an introduction to green applications. Apprentices will be instructed on how to identify, install and maintain a variety of green products and systems. They will apply the Wisconsin Plumbing Code to various installations. This introduction will give an apprentice the basic knowledge to study for a variety of green certifications.
TOTAL CREDITS:2
Fifth Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
427-755Sanitary Drains 22Program studentThis course provides the apprentice with the skills to identify, design, install and service various applications for storm water, clear water, and drainage systems. Apprentices will use the code language and tables too in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
TOTAL CREDITS:2
Sixth Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
427-756Pvt On-site Wastewater Trtmt2Program studentThis course provides the apprentice with the skills to identify, design, install and service various applications for private on-site wastewater treatment systems that are listed in plumbing codes or individual component manuals. Apprentices will use the code language and tables too in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. Other topics will include pretreatment, soil evaluation, site planning and new technologies. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
TOTAL CREDITS:2
Seventh Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
427-751Sanitary Drains 12Program studentPlumbing related instruction of sanitary drain systems Course includes a review of codes and trade practices related to sanitary drains, drainage systems, components and applications.
TOTAL CREDITS:2
Eighth Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
427-758Plumbing Advanced Topics/TSA2Program studentThis course provides the apprentice with the opportunity to select and complete an applied plumbing project in collaboration with the instructor. Projects will apply the skills required to identify, design, install and service various plumbing applications that are listed in plumbing codes. Apprentices will use the code language and tables too in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. The course builds upon the theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles addressed in previous coursework to support completing an applied hands-on project.
TOTAL CREDITS:2
Minimum Program Credits Required: 16
2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.
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