Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
IC51 Plumbing I
| Course Code | IC51 |
| Course Title | Plumbing I |
| Course Description | Perform basic procedures and techniques designed to reduce safety risks and workplace injuries in the plumbing industry. Develop basic skills to interpret and apply drawing information when laying out and installing plumbing systems. Engage in copper, cast-iron, steel, and plastic pipe and fittings practices used in plumbing applications. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in architecture and construction. * For safety reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students. |
| Cluster Grouping | Building and Moving |
| Career Cluster | Construction (CONS) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Nolan Fahrer nolan.fahrer@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Credential |
| Credential as POL | NC NCCER - Plumbing I |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2020 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 20 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | IC00 Construction Core |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Building and Moving |
| Career Cluster(s) | Construction (CONS) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Plumbing (PLUM) - Prerequisite |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | NC NCCER - Plumbing I |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | SkillsUSA |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011)First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152)Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (47-4071) |
