Plumbing
Get the Skills to Begin a Career in Plumbing in as few as 12 Months
Are you looking for a plumbing school in Connecticut? Porter and Chester Institute's experienced, qualified instructors provide the individual attention needed to practice the techniques and obtain the skills you'll be using each day in the plumbing field. Plumbers install and repair water, drainage, gas, and other piping systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
Fast Facts
You can choose from two education delivery options currently offered at select campuses:
- Blended Program – Lecture online, labs on campus
Offered at: Bridgeport CT, Hamden CT, New London CT, and Waterbury CT - On-Ground Program - Lectures and labs on campus
Projected* to be offered at: Hamden CT and Waterbury CT
*On-ground availability is anticipated for classes beginning 1/6/25. Should on-ground classes not be available, students could begin the program following the hybrid delivery schedule.
- Graduates earn a diploma
- Program Length: 12 months
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS
This program has been approved at the CT campuses for the 720 related instruction hours required for the Connecticut P-2 license. Students must achieve a 75 or better in a course for the instruction hours to count toward their “related hours”. Candidates also need to accrue 8,000 hours of work in the field prior to being able to apply to sit for the licensing exam.
Students have the opportunity to earn their OSHA 30 certification.
How/When to Apply
We start new sessions on a regular basis.
Next Start Date: January 6, 2025
At Porter and Chester Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier!
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