Pipefitting and Plumbing Technology

About

The Pipefitting and Plumbing Technology program is designed to introduce the student to various techniques used in the pipefitting plumbing trade: pipe fabrication and installation, blueprint reading and  isometric drawings, measurement techniques, hand and power tools, cutting and prepping pipe, using  a cutting torch, threading pipe, grooving, soldering, brazing, solvent joining pipes and installing valves.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $4,379.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $769.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Pipefitter Helper 432Certificate
Pipefitter864Certificate
Pipefitting and Plumbing Technician1296Diploma

HOW TO APPLY

Spring 2025
Preferred Application Deadline October 15, 2024
Final Application Deadline December 1, 2024
Program Start Date January 6, 2025
Summer 2025
Preferred Application Deadline March 15, 2025
Final Application Deadline April 1, 2025
Program Start Date May 1, 2025
Fall 2025
Preferred Application Deadline June 15, 2025
Final Application Deadline August 1, 2025
Program Start Date September 2, 2025

General Admissions Requirements

Please complete the general admissions requirement before the application deadline listed above. 

  1. Complete a TCAT Knoxville Application for your desired start term.  
  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use our school code 004025.  
  3. Register and attend an orientation session. 
    • ​​Expect an email from our Admissions team around the Preferred Application Deadline of each trimester.
    • Register for an orientation and attend orientation. When a seat is available, you will offered a seat in your program via email. 
    • If you do not receive a seat and become a priority alternate, you must continue attending orientations. Otherwise, you will lose your seat on the waitlist and will need to reapply.  

NOTE: Applications after the Final Deadline will be accepted by our application system, but priority is given to early applicants, as program seats are limited. 

Program Admission Requirements

This program has no additional admissions requirements. 

 

Campus Locations

Main Campus
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
PFP 0001 Worker Characteristic
PFP 1010 Technology Foundations
PFP 1020 NCCER Core Curriculum
PFP 1030 NCCER Pipefitting Level 1
PFP 1040 NCCER Pipefitting Level 2
Second Trimester: 
PFP 0002 Worker Characteristic
PFP 2010 NCCER Pipefitting Level 2
PFP 2020 NCCER Pipefitting Level 3
PFP 2030 Introduction to Plumbing Codes
Third Trimester: 
PFP 0003 Worker Characteristic
PFP 3010 NCCER Pipefitting Level 3
PFP 3020 NCCER Pipefitting Level 4

Certifications

Plumbing Level I, National Center for Construction Education & Research
Plumbing Level II, National Center for Construction Education & Research
Pipefitting Level I, National Center for Construction Education & Research
Pipefitting Level II, National Center for Construction Education & Research
Pipefitting Level III, National Center for Construction Education & Research

Instructors

Travis Rush
865-766-4383

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