What you'll learn
- Plumbing code fundamentals (IPC and UPC)
- Water supply and distribution
- Drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems
- Pipe materials, fittings, and joining methods
- Fixtures and water heaters
- Backflow prevention
- Jobsite safety
Credentials included
This program prepares you for OSHA 10 and ATC Certified Plumbing Apprentice. Coursework covers what each exam tests so you can show employers you're trained and job ready.
Program length and eligibility
150 hours of self-paced coursework, about 10 to 12 weeks at a steady pace. Study around your job and family and move as fast as your schedule allows.
Students must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
Career paths
- Plumbing apprentice
- Plumber's helper
- Service and repair plumber (with experience)
- Licensed plumber (after required apprenticeship hours)
Becoming a licensed plumber in Utah requires on-the-job apprenticeship hours. This program builds the knowledge and safety credentials to help you start that path.
Plumbing pay in Utah
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Utah earn a median of $61,900 a year, and the state has about 7,030 people working in the field.*
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, Utah, May 2025, SOC 47-2152. Actual pay varies by experience, location, and employer.