Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Plumbing and Heating Technology program
offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science
degree, a Plumbing certificate, and a Heating
Services certificate. The program is designed to
prepare students for technician level positions in the
rapidly growing field of installing, maintaining, and
troubleshooting high efficiency plumbing, heating, and
cooling systems in buildings. Graduates will work on
systems that control water, temperature, and humidity
of enclosed spaces within building structures. They
will install various types of equipment used to control
human comfort in residential, commercial, industrial,
and institutional environments.
This program will give the technician a working
knowledge of plumbing and HVAC system building
concepts and energy efficient design principles.
Additionally, program graduates are eligible for State
of Maine licensing in plumbing, oil burner, propane
and natural gas. Students can also pursue the
EPA608 refrigeration certification. Combined with
the appropriate additional coursework, graduates
will also have the necessary educational background
and licenses needed for advancing into a career in
renewable and sustainable energy systems.
Students are required to have the tools and equipment
necessary to properly complete the hands-on portion
of the program. The required tools and equipment will
be in the range of $1,200 - $1,400
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
64
Hours
62
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Kennebec Valley Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Fairfield
Local WIB
3 - Central Western Local Area 3
Type of Attainment:
Associate's Degree
Name of Credential
Plumbing & Heating Technology
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Grants, Loans and Scholarships
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$4,319.00
Graduation Fees
$75.00
In-State Tuition
$5,952.00 Credit Hours
Other Fees
$238.00 Taxes on books
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$1,400.00 $1200-$1400 for required tools and equipment.
Total In-State Program Cost
$11,984.00
