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Plumbing Apprenticeship (ARPAO)

Location(s): Fort Omaha Campus


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Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

This degree is for students preparing to become licensed plumbers. The courses are offered on an evening schedule only, allowing students to seek employment with plumbing contractors during the day. Students receive college credit for successful completion of coursework and at the same time complete the plumbing apprenticeship classroom hours requirement. For more information about this program, contact the apprenticeship coordinator at 531-622-4756.

The Associate of Applied Science (ARPAO) Plumbing Apprenticeship degree is designed for students preparing to become licensed plumbers. Students utilizing VA education benefits may not simultaneously receive benefits for the MCC Plumbing Apprenticeship degree program and an employer-sponsored apprenticeship program. Students utilizing VA education benefits for the Plumbing Apprenticeship degree program at MCC must immediately notify the Military and Veterans Services’ Office if they enroll in an employer-sponsored apprenticeship program and plan to utilize VA education benefits at such facility. Employment and/or participation in an outside apprenticeship program is not a prerequisite or requirement for graduation from the MCC Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.

 

Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 101.5

 

Recommended Curriculum Plan

 

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Major Requirements - 7.5 credits


General Education Course Recommendations for this Program:


  • Communication: ENGL 1220
  • Quantitative/Numeracy: MATH 1240

 

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements - 22.5 credits


The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication


1 Course     4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education Courses.  

Quantitative/Numeracy


1 Course     4.5 - 5.0 credits 

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course. Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills General Education Courses 

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness


1 Course     4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from the list of Humanities   or Social Sciences   courses under the Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education Courses. 

Scientific Inquiry


1 Course     4.5-6.0 credit hrs.   

Select 1 course from either the list of Natural Sciences   or Social Sciences  General Education courses.

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy


1 Course     4.5

Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education Courses .

 

 

Recommended Curriculum Plan


Plumbing Apprenticeship (ARPAO)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400. 

Additional Notes: **Highly recommended that student be working as a full-time plumbing apprentice. Most if not all apprentices are part-time students only. This program runs Fall - Spring each year and does not include summer quarter.

 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes


1. Interpret and apply the Omaha Plumbing Code
2. Apprentice will understand mathematics used in the Omaha Plumbing Code systems.
3. Apprentice can identify installation procedures for various plumbing systems.
4. Apprentice can understand the plans portion of the exam (House drawing and 5-Story
5. Identify installation procedures for various plumbing systems.

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