Skill Up Your Employees and Inspire
The Next Generation of Plumbing Professionals
Are you a plumbing professional with new employees?
Get involved in Ozarks Technical Community College’s new plumbing certificate program. Advance and refine the skills of your current employees, provide insight into program courses, or even become an instructor!
Employee Advancement/Training
Sponsor one of your current employees to complete the nine-month certificate. Classes are five days a week in the fall and four days a week in the spring, allowing your employees to attend classes while applying their refined skills on the job. Classes begin August 19.
Plumbing Advisory Committee
Participate in the Plumbing Advisory Committee to continuously improve the quality and impact of course curriculum.
Become An Instructor
Apply to be an adjunct instructor and teach future plumbers the key skills needed for their future careers. No teaching experience required – share your practical experience using guided materials and curriculum.
Don’t let money stop you from improving the skills of your employees. OTC offers qualified students financial aid. The grants and scholarships available for this program could cover most or all course costs, making additional training affordable.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Plumbing Fall '24/Spring '25 Schedule
| FALL A BLOCK | |||
| Course Number | Title | Days | Times |
| PLM 110 | Intro to Plumb, Safety, Tools – Lecture & Lab | MTWRF | 7:30 – 7:58 AM |
| PLM 112 | Plumbing Drawings & Fixtures – Lecture & Lab | MTWRF | 7:59 – 8:53 AM |
| PLM 114 | Plumbing Fittings – Lecture | MTWRF | 8:54 – 9:37 AM |
| Break | MTWRF | 9:38 – 9:51 AM | |
| PLM 114 | Plumbing Fittings – Lab | MTWRF | 9:52 – 10:35 AM |
| PLM 116 | Drain, Waste, Vent/Water Dist – Lecture & Lab | MTWRF | 10:36 – 11:30 AM |
| FALL B BLOCK | |||
| Course Number | Title | Days | Times |
| PLM 120 | Math for Plumbing – Lecture & Lab | MTWRF | 7:30 – 8:49 AM |
| PLM 122 | Install, Test DWV & Water Pip – Lecture & Lab | MTWRF | 8:50 – 9:44 AM |
| Break | MTWRF | 9:45 – 10:04 AM | |
| PLM 124 | Fixtures, Valves & Water Heat – Lecture & Lab | MTWRF | 10:05 – 10:59 AM |
| PLM 126 | Fuel Gas & Fuel Oil Systems – Lecture & Lab | MTWRF | 11:00 – 11:55 AM |
| SPRING A BLOCK | |||
| Course Number | Title | Days | Times |
| PLM 130 | Size & Protect Water Supply – Lecture | MTRF | 7:30 – 8:24 AM |
| PLM 132 | Potable Water Supply Systems – Lecture | MTRF | 8:25 – 9:19 AM |
| PLM 134 | Venting for Plumbing – Lecture | MTRF | 9:20 – 10:03 AM |
| Break | MTRF | 10:04 – 10:24 AM | |
| PLM 134 | Venting for Plumbing – Lab | MTRF | 10:25 – 10:47 AM |
| PLM 136 | DWV & Storm Systems/Drains – Lecture & Lab | MTRF | 10:48 – 11:55 AM |
| SPRING B BLOCK | |||
| Course Number | Title | Days | Times |
| PLM 140 | Plumbing Codes & Application – Lecture | MTRF | 7:30 – 8:24 AM |
| PLM 142 | Service Plumbing & Basic Elec – Lecture & Lab | MTRF | 8:25 – 9:31 AM |
| Break | MTRF | 9:32 – 9:52 AM | |
| PLM 144 | Sewage & Sump, Indirect Waste – Lecture & Lab | MTRF | 9:53 – 11:32 AM |
| PLM 146 | Pvt Water, Well & Waste Disp – Lecture | MTRF | 11:33 – 12:00 PM |
Department Contact
Russ Murphy
Department Chair for
Heating, Refrigeration & Air,
Electrical Trades, and
Construction Trades
417-447-8275
PROGRAM DETAILS
Clicking on the options below will provide overview information, course sequences (when applicable), and specific course descriptions. To see a full catalog of all the offerings at OTC, visit catalog.otc.edu.
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Admissions Information
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
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* Notices and Disclaimers
*Costs are estimates based on in-district tuition and are subject to change. Please visit the tuition and fees details page for precise details or call 417-447-6900. Degree time/credits vary with students’ enrollment and course completion. Graduation retention varies by case. For program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates visit Student Outcomes/Student Right-to-Know. Salary information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.