FDTC to Launch New NCCER-Certified Plumbing Program
Florence, SC – Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new NCCER-Certified Plumbing Program, beginning January 21, 2025, at The Continuum in Lake City. This comprehensive program, offered through the college’s Corporate & Workforce Development (CWD) Division, is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed for a successful career in the plumbing industry.
The course will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with three Saturday sessions from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. periodically throughout the course. The program will run from January 21, 2025, through June 12, 2025, providing a thorough introduction to the plumbing trade for aspiring professionals.
"We are thrilled to bring this valuable training opportunity to the Lake City community," FDTC’s Vice President of Workforce & Economic Development Rhonda Johns said. "Our new NCCER-Certified Plumbing Program is designed to provide hands-on, practical training that will prepare students for real-world success in an industry that is in need of talented professionals."
The inaugural class will be limited to 10-15 participants, ensuring small class sizes for more personalized instruction. Students will learn a variety of core skills, including:
- NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills
- Introduction to the Plumbing Profession
- Plumbing Safety
- Tools of the Plumbing Trade
- Introduction to Plumbing Math
- Introduction to Plumbing Drawings
- Plastic Pipe and Fittings
- Copper Tube and Fittings
- Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings
- Steel Pipe and Fittings
- Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures
- Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DMV) Systems
- Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
These modules are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in plumbing, preparing them for entry-level positions in the field and giving them a competitive edge in the job market.
For more information or to register for the NCCER-Certified Plumbing Program, please contact the Corporate & Workforce Development division at 843-413-2715 or via email at ceregistration@fdtc.edu.
More information is also available on the college’s website at fdtc.edu/plumbing.
About Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) has provided affordable technical education to many thousands of Pee Dee-area students since 1963. The college strives for student success and workforce development while providing its students with a high-quality education that leads to post-graduate success and little to no debt. FDTC currently enrolls more than 3,500 curriculum students and nearly 3,500 noncredit students annually through the college’s Corporate and Workforce Development division. Additionally, the College is home to the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT). For more information, visit www.fdtc.edu.