The General Apprenticeship with a concentration in Plumbing Construction is a 50 credit hour program for plumbers and steamfitters apprentices that prepare them with the required classroom theory added to their in-the-field work experience to attain the level of journeyman in the plumbing field. The essential purpose of the program is to meet the changing needs of the labor group and to provide the highest level of education possible for employees of the region in plumbing work. The goal of this program is to provide specialized skilled-trades courses in an effort to provide students with the skills necessary, based on industry standards to become plumbing journeymen. The curriculum places emphasis on the development of a common set of trade skills.
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAPC 1100 | Introduction to Plumbing Apprenticeship | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| GAPC 1110 | Job Safety & Health | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| GAPC 1120 | Apprentice Trade Related Mathematics | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| GAPC 1130 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTC - General Apprentice: Plumbing Construction Technician (10) | 10 | |||
| GAPC 1200 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part II | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| GAPC 1210 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part III | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| GAPC 1220 | Customer Service in the Trade Area | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| GAPC 1230 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part IV | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| GAPC 1300 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part V | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| CTS - General Apprentice: Plumbing Construction (25) | 15 | |||
| GAPC 2100 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part VI | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| GAPC 2200 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part VII | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| GAPC 2210 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part VIII | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| GAPC 2300 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part IX | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| GAPC 2310 | Apprentice Trade Technology Part X | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| TD - General Apprentice: Plumbing Construction (50) | 25 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 735 |
CIP Code: 460503
Program Type: Diploma
Program length: 50 Semester Credit Hours
3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
(337) 421-6565
(800) 256-0483
info@sowela.edu
Mon-Thu: 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
(337) 421-6550
SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Officer
Candy Parker
(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483
3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615
ADA Officer
Maegan Lewis
(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483
3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615