{"id":4243,"date":"2026-05-28T10:03:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/?page_id=4243"},"modified":"2026-05-28T15:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:48:01","slug":"ccp-pathway-plumbing-pipefitting-apprenticeship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/ccp-pathway-plumbing-pipefitting-apprenticeship\/","title":{"rendered":"CCP Pathway: Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship (Level 1 and 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This pathway will prepare students to become a Journeyman Plumber.<\/p>\n<p>Level I will begin with an introduction to the Plumbing &#038; Pipefitting Profession then move on to cover topics such as safety\/health\/OSHA Smart Mark, use and care of tools, math, and measurements as it relates to plumbing, interpreting, and planning drawings, soldering and brazing, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, use of different pipe\/fitting\/valve materials (plastic, copper, cast-iron, carbon steel), corrugated stainless steel tubing and valves, fixtures and faucets, intro to DWV (drain, waste, vent) systems, intro to water distribution systems, rigging and signaling.<\/p>\n<p>Level II will go over math and related science, reading commercial drawings, hangers\/supports\/structural penetrations\/fire stopping, installing and testing DWV piping, installing roof\/floor\/area drains, types of valves, installing and testing water supply piping, installing fixtures\/valves\/faucets, basic electricity, installing water heaters, fuel gas systems, servicing of fixtures\/valves\/faucets, shielded metal-arc welding.<\/p>\n<p>This four-level\/four-year program is taught using the NCCER  curriculum and books. Students will earn a NCCER Credential.<\/p>\n<p>This program is a registered apprenticeship program with Apprenticeship NC through the Department of Labor. Upon completion of the four-level\/four-year program, apprentices will receive their Apprenticeship NC journeyman card and certificate.<\/p>\n<h4>PROGRAM LOCATION<\/h4>\n<p>Classes are held at: <strong>CFCC North Campus.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"problem-titles\">THE CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION\/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY (CTE\/WCEP)<\/h4>\n<p>Tuition-free course hours that lead to technician education certificate, State, or Industry Recognized Credential aligned with a high school career cluster. Students are responsible for the following CFCC fees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Material, parking, access, security, and tech fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>ELIGIBILITY &#038; ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a high school junior or senior.<\/li>\n<li>Have an unweighted GPA of 2.8 on high school courses or your principal\u2019s approval.<\/li>\n<li>If GPA is lower than 2.8, assessment testing is required.<\/li>\n<li>For details on eligibility and admissions requirements, please speak to your high school career counselor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>APPLICATION PROCESS<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li class=\"border-bottom border-top py-4 my-4\">Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.cfnc.org\/Identity\/Account\/Login?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.cfnc.org%2Fapplication%2FCapeFCC%2FNCCCSCCP%2FCapeFCCAppCCP\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> CTE WCEP Online Application <\/a> .<\/li>\n<li class=\"border-bottom pb-4 mb-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/01\/CFCC-CCP-CTE_WCEP-Docusign-Instructions-Updated-1.30.25.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read Approval Form DocuSign Instructions <\/a> before proceeding to the next step.<\/li>\n<li class=\"border-bottom pb-4 mb-4\">Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/na2.docusign.net\/Member\/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=e5171da4-1cd9-4ce7-abdc-34a0fdef7bbc&#038;env=na2&#038;acct=a9fa5465-8c85-4926-94f5-7851b85bee24&#038;v=2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Career Technical Approval Form <\/a> (If you are a Home School or Private School Student, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/na2.docusign.net\/Member\/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=bec75da8-2820-49a4-b809-2f381c1406ae&#038;env=na2&#038;acct=a9fa5465-8c85-4926-94f5-7851b85bee24&#038;v=2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Homeschool CCP Approval Form <\/a> instead)<\/li>\n<li class=\"border-bottom pb-4 mb-4\">Students MUST have their parent\u2019s name and email address before clicking to complete the approval form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>NEXT STEPS<\/h4>\n<p>Once you have completed your application process (see above*), reach out to <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;dm&#97;m&#105;ch&#101;v&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> dm&#97;m&#105;ch&#101;v&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> to express your intent to enroll in the CTE\/WCEP Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship Pathway.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"problem-titles\">ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTINUED ENROLLMENT IN CCP (CTE\/WCEP PATHWAY)<\/h4>\n<p>To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment, a student must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue to make progress toward high school graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Continue to make progress toward successful completion of the Workforce Continuing Education pathway as defined by the pathway syllabus.<\/li>\n<li>A student who doesn\u2019t meet these criteria will be subject to the college\u2019s policy for unsatisfactory progress.<\/li>\n<li>For more information about this CCP Pathway application process, available programs, enrollment, and eligibility, please visit your High School Career Counselor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This pathway will prepare students to become a Journeyman Plumber. 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