A Pipeline to Success
Start Your Plumbing Career
Think plumbing is all about plungers?
Think again. Discover the opportunity and earning potential behind the pipes.
Explore Ozarks Technical Community College’s new nine-month plumbing certificate program – your gateway to starting a new career in plumbing. Developed in collaboration with local experts, this comprehensive, pre-apprentice-style curriculum is tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the industry.
Upgraded Facilities
Learn in newly enhanced facilities, equipped with materials and supplies needed for your classes.
Convenient Schedule
Classes will take place in the mornings for five days a week during the fall semester and four days a week during the spring semester. This schedule provides flexibility for work outside of class. Classes begin August 19.
Affordable
Most students qualify for low or no-cost tuition through grants, scholarships and programs such as Fast Track and A+.
Don’t let money stop you from improving your skills. 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.
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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.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
* 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.