Become a Plumbing Technician
Train for a stable, essential trade installing, repairing, and maintaining residential and commercial plumbing systems.
What Is Plumbing Technician?
Plumbing remains a highly stable and essential trade. Students learn installation, troubleshooting, safety procedures, and the plumbing code required for entry-level roles.
This program is ideal for hands-on learners who enjoy problem-solving and want a trade with strong job security and opportunities for licensure.
What You'll Learn in Plumbing Technician Training
Core Skills
- Pipefitting
- Drainage systems
- Blueprint reading
- Plumbing code
- Leak detection
- Fixture installation
- Safety standards
Safety & Compliance
- Jobsite safety
- Confined space awareness
- PPE usage
- Tool safety
- Code awareness
- Hazard prevention
Tools & Technology
- Pipe wrenches and cutters
- Threading equipment
- Pressure testing tools
- Soldering equipment
- Camera inspection systems
- Drain cleaning equipment
Admissions Requirements for Plumbing Technician Training
Most Plumbing Technician programs have accessible entry requirements designed to help motivated students start their career.
Requirements vary by program and training provider. Career-Bond partners will confirm specific requirements during enrollment.
Certifications for Plumbing Technician
This program prepares you for nationally recognized certifications that employers value.
Apprentice Plumber Registration
State Plumbing Boards
Exam Focus: Core competencies; Safety; Trade practices
OSHA 10
OSHA
Exam Focus: Safety fundamentals; Hazard recognition
Certification requirements vary by state and employer. Career-Bond partners will help you understand the requirements in your area.
Plumbing Technician Salary & Job Outlook
Steady demand driven by ongoing need for plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair across residential, commercial, and infrastructure settings, along with workforce replacement as experienced workers retire
Career Outlook for Plumbing Technician
Work Settings
Residential plumbing companies, construction firms, facilities maintenance, commercial contractors
Advancement Path
Advance through apprenticeship; pursue journeyman/master (where applicable); specialize; progress to foreman or contractor roles.
What Is the Difference Between Plumbing Technician and HVAC Technician?
TL;DR: Plumbing Technicians focus on water, waste, and piping systems, while HVAC Technicians specialize in heating, cooling, ventilation, and indoor air quality systems.
Plumbing Technician programs prepare students to install, maintain, and repair water supply lines, drainage systems, fixtures, and piping infrastructure in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The work often involves pipe fitting, reading blueprints, troubleshooting leaks, and ensuring systems meet plumbing codes. HVAC Technician programs focus on climate-control systems, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, refrigeration units, and ventilation systems. HVAC roles require electrical knowledge, system diagnostics, refrigerant handling, and airflow optimization.
Installation, maintenance, and repair of water, waste, and piping systems
Installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, cooling, ventilation, and air quality systems
Certificate or apprenticeship programs focused on plumbing systems
Certificate or associate programs focused on HVAC specialization
Pipe fitting, blueprint reading, leak detection, drainage systems, code compliance
Electrical controls, system diagnostics, refrigerants, airflow optimization
Plumbing licensure or trade certifications depending on jurisdiction
EPA 608 and HVAC-specific certifications
Residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Pipe tools, threading equipment, pressure testing tools
HVAC units, diagnostic tools, control systems
Journeyman plumber, master plumber, plumbing contractor
Senior HVAC technician, service manager, systems specialist
Students who enjoy working with piping systems and water infrastructure
Students who want to specialize in climate control and air quality systems
Plumbing Technician
Choose Plumbing Technician if you enjoy working with piping systems and water infrastructure.
HVAC Technician
Choose HVAC Technician if you want to specialize in temperature control, refrigeration, and air quality systems.
Benefits of Plumbing Technician Training
Plumbing Technician Student Reviews
"The hands-on labs helped me feel job-ready."
"I learned real diagnostic skills that I use every day."
"This training helped me earn an apprenticeship fast."
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