Plumbing Helper

Workforce Skills Award

Program Overview

The Plumbing Helper program serves as an introduction to the plumbing profession, providing hands-on experience and foundational knowledge. Plumbing helpers assist with tasks like transporting tools, materials, and equipment, preparing and maintaining workspaces, measuring and cutting pipes, and supporting the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems.

The program also covers essential topics such as reading construction drawings, selecting appropriate materials, performing mathematical calculations, using hand and power tools, and following safety protocols. The Plumbing Helper Workforce Skills Award (WSA) program prepares students for an entry level job in the plumbing field.

Course offerings

Fall and Spring semesters (16-week sessions) and Summer (6-week session)

Course schedule

Receiving Academic Credit Hours

All courses in the Plumbing Helper Workforce Skills Award (WSA) program have the option to be converted to credit hours using a Petition to Record Credit form and all courses lead into the Del Mar College Architecture, Aviation and Automotive pathway including the Building Maintenance, Associate in Applied Science. 

Admissions Requirements

• Students must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma/GED not required
• Recommended minimum of 9th grade level math and reading knowledge

Academic pathway

Architecture, Aviation, and Automotive
Architecture, Aviation, and Automotive Department
(361) 698-1767

Take the next step!

Upon completion, Del Mar College students can advance their skills by taking credit courses toward the following "stackable" credentials:

• Building Maintenance Applied Technology - Level I, Certificate
• Building Maintenance Applied Technology - Level II, Certificate
• Building Maintenance Applied Technology, Associate in Applied Science