Plumber Courses

The Plumbing Technology and Plumber field of study in focused on the assessment, analysis, and installation of systems that carry fluid for many residential and commercial applications. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer plumber courses.

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Apex Technical School

211 West 61st Street, New York, NY

Apex Technical College has been serving resident of New York City for over fifty years. ATC provides technical programs to help students develop the skills necessary to enter the workforce with confidence. Apex utilizes real shops and professionals as instructors to ensure the education received by students is applicable.

Academics

ATC offers 6 technical courses of study, each taking approximately seven months to complete for full time students.

These programs are:

• Automotive Technician Program
• Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Appliance and Controls
• Auto Body Repair
• Electrical and Advanced Electrical
• Combination Welding Technology
• Construction Skills: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical

ATC offers day and evening courses starting every month.

Admission and Financial Aid

Admission ATC requires students to be at least 17 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent (if neither a standardized test will be given and satisfactory score achieved), meet with a school representative, pay the application fee and sign an enrollment agreement.

ATC provides financial aid services, including loan and grant assistance. Interested students should contact ATC or visit the financial aid office as well as fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Plumber Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Apex Technical School offers a less than two-year award program in plumber.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Plumbers

Description

Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, plumbers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $87940
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $64890

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Description

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $47420
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $55600

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).