Plumbing in Missouri prepares students for careers installing and maintaining water supply, drainage, and gas systems in residential and commercial buildings. This pathway addresses consistent demand for skilled plumbers who can design and install plumbing systems across Missouri. Students gain expertise in plumbing systems, code compliance, safety practices, and installation techniques.
The curriculum covers plumbing fundamentals, pipe sizing and layout, system design, code compliance, safety practices, and troubleshooting. Students develop hands-on skills in pipe cutting, fitting, joining, and testing. Projects progress from basic residential systems to complex commercial installations. Emphasis on code compliance, water conservation, and professional standards reflects the plumbing industry. Students learn both traditional plumbing methods and modern green plumbing practices including low-flow fixtures and water-efficient systems.
Graduates work as plumbers, apprentice plumbers, plumbing technicians, or eventually become master plumbers or contractors. The pathway provides pathways to well-compensated skilled trades.
Plumbing at a Glance
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Courses
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Credentials
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Missouri's plumbing standards require competency in plumbing systems, code compliance, safety practices, and installation techniques. The curriculum aligns with International Plumbing Code (IPC) and Missouri plumbing licensing requirements.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in pipe fitting, system design, code compliance, testing, and safety procedures. State standards incorporate apprenticeship pathway requirements and licensing exam preparation.
Typical Course Sequence
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Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓EPA 608 Certification
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - AutoCAD
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - Revit
- ✓NOCTI Building and Construction Occupations
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓NCCER Core
- ✓OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- ✓OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Apprentice Plumber
Entry LevelSalary range: $49,340 - $91,760
Adjusted for cost of living: $53,771
Journeyman Plumber
ExperiencedSalary range: $49,340 - $91,760
Adjusted for cost of living: $67,666
Master Plumber
ExperiencedSalary range: $49,340 - $91,760
Adjusted for cost of living: $67,666
Plumbing Contractor
ExperiencedSalary range: $49,340 - $91,760
Adjusted for cost of living: $67,666
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Apprenticeships with plumbing contractors, construction companies, mechanical services firms, and plumbing supply companies throughout Missouri.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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