Skilled & Technical Sciences Education

HVAC Pathway

Required Classes: (1.5 Credits)
Construction Trades Foundation (.5)
Plumbing 1 (1.0)

Elective Classes: (1.5 Credits)
Technical Design 1 (.5)
Architectural Design 1 (.5)
Architectural Design 2 (.5)
Carpentry 1 (1.0)
Electrician 1 (1.0)
Plumbing 2 (1.0)
Basic Electronics (.5)
HVAC (1.0)
Workplace Skills (.5)

Sample Occupations
Plumber/Pipefitter Helper
Plumbing Teacher
Steamfitter

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Workforce Trends
Demand for plumbers will stem from new construction and renovation, repair, and maintenance
of existing buildings. Job opportunities should be excellent because of a shortage in the number
of people seeking training.
This is a nontraditional occupation for women. In 2007, 1.5 percent of the people employed in
this occupation were women.