Learn the fundamentals of this essential industry, from residential plumbing installation
and repairs to municipal wastewater treatment systems. You’ll learn the skills you
need to help maintain critical infrastructure in homes and in the community.
SCC’s Industrial Trades programs teach students in-demand skills to prepare them for
careers in a variety of industry and service sectors. All students complete core foundation
courses in computer hardware/software applications, math, science, CAD, and electronics.
You’ll also complete specialized courses related to your area of interest.
Graduates will be prepared to work as entry-level technicians and can apply their
course credits to future degrees. Students already employed in technical fields can
build additional skills in these programs to advance in their career.
Courses Include:
- Introduction to Solidworks
- Introduction to AutoCAD
- Introduction to Autodesk Inventor
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Motors and Controls
- Heating Systems
- Plumbing Code
- Plumbing Systems
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Sheet Metal Duct Fabrication
- Commercial Refrigeration Systems
- Basic Blue Print Reading
- Precision Tools & Measurement
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
Degrees
Industrial Trades, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Plumbing Focus
Certificate of Achievement (CA), Plumbing & Pipefitting
Careers May Include
- Plumber
- Pipefitter
- Steamfitter
- Septic Tank Servicer
- Sewer Pipe Cleaner
Salaries May Include
Plumber, Pipefitter, & Steamfitter: $42,190-$105,470 (median: $77,560)
Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaner: $34,980-$80,350 (median: $47,270)
The salaries listed represent the annual wage range for the specified professions
for workers in the greater St. Louis MO-IL, Missouri, or national area, according
to the U.S. Department of Labor, 2023-24. Higher earnings may represent workers who
have earned a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree. Learn more about the data and
estimated career earning potential through the links provided.
Learn the fundamentals of this essential industry, from residential plumbing installation
and repairs to municipal wastewater treatment systems. You’ll learn the skills you
need to help maintain critical infrastructure in homes and in the community.
At SCC, You Will:
- Install plumbing fixtures and handle other entry-level tasks.
- Determine the materials and equipment needed for a job.
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plumbing systems.
