May 11, 2025  
2025-2026 SLCC General Catalog 
  
2025-2026 SLCC General Catalog

Apprenticeship Plumber Independent Technology AAS: Full-time


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Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.


Students should complete the following course to begin the program in the fall: (If CPT score not adequate; required for AAS degree)

Summer Semester (5 credits)    
☐ PLI 1470 Math for the Trades (QS)  -  5 credits        
       

First Year

 Fall Semester (3 credits)   Spring Semester (3 credits)
☐ TEPL 1110 Plumbing IA  -  3 credits      ☐ TEPL 1120 Plumbing IB  -  3 credits     
       
► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC   ► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor  

Summer Semester (6 credits)    
ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (WC)  -  3 credits        
Communication (CM) - 3 credits        
       

Second Year

 Fall Semester (3 credits)   Spring Semester (3 credits)
☐ TEPL 1210 Plumbing IIA  -  3 credits      ☐ TEPL 1220 Plumbing IIB  -  3 credits     
       
► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC   ► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor  

 Summer Semester (6 credits)    
Human Relations (HR) - 3 credits        
Breadth Area - 3 credits                
       

Third Year

 Fall Semester (3 credits)   Spring Semester (3 credits)
☐ TEPL 1310 Plumbing IIIA  -  3 credits        ☐ TEPL 1320 Plumbing IIIB  -  3 credits       
       
► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC   ► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (3 credits)   Spring Semester (3 credits)
☐ TEPL 1410 Plumbing IVA  -  3 credits      ☐ TEPL 1420 Plumbing IVB  -  3 credits     
       
► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation      

Advising Notes

  • The classes listed are sequential and are to be taken in order. All major TEPL course requirements must be taken to complete the apprenticeship curriculum. The courses are only offered once each year with odd number courses in the fall semester and even number courses in the spring semester. The math prerequisite does not fulfill any of the apprenticeship hours required. A student must pass each course with a C or higher and pass a competency test to move onto the next level class. Failure to complete the necessary course work or to register in a timely manner for each class will add one full year to the apprentice’s program.
  • It is the students’ responsibility to understand the requirements for their chosen program of study and to examine each course description for details about the prerequisite classes. It is highly recommended that each student meet with the Apprenticeship Program Advisor prior to starting this program.
  • It is recommended to those students seeking the AAS degree to complete the general education requirements in the summer semesters or the year following completion of all the Apprenticeship core courses. Students seeking the AAS degree must apply and successfully pass their Journeyman’s exam. Once a student has received their Journeyman’s license they must also submit a copy to the Graduation Office with the Graduation Application. The Electrical Independent Technology courses are also available online.