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 Florida colleges that offer plumber courses.

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Indian River State College

2370 34th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL

Indian River State College, located in Fort Pierce, Florida, is one of Florida's many public institutions. The school was established in 1959 as Indian River Junior College, and renamed Indian River Community College in 1970 to better reflect the school's offerings. The school once again changed its name, this time to its current, once it began offering bachelor degrees as part of its curriculum. The school serves several areas through branch campuses and online courses. ISRC works to strengthen the communities it serves, offering a diverse curriculum to fill the needs of the community, and evolving along with those needs.

Academics

IRSC offers a number of different programs that result in either a bachelor or associate degree or certificate. Originally, the school provided a two year education as a community college, but with the introduction of nine bachelor degree programs, with the planned addition of more programs in the future, the school has expanded its educational role within Florida's public post-secondary institutions. Students may earn certificates or associate degrees that provide career training, allowing for employment immediately after graduation. Two year transfer programs may be taken, allowing for transfer into a four year program with the first two years already completed.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology
• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Graphic Design

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Indian River State College must submit a completed application along with their high school transcripts or GED test transcripts. Applications should be turned in as early as possible to guarantee a spot. Individuals entering a bachelor's program may be required to provide additional material and meet certain admission requirements prior to acceptance. Financial Aid is available to eligible students. Students in need of aid may visit the office of financial aid for assistance in the application process. Once applied, eligibility and awards will be determined and disbursed.

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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $37380

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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $32830

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