Plumbers install, maintain, and repair many different types of water and waste systems. The plumbing work scope includes systems that move water to municipal water treatment plants and then to residential, commercial, and public buildings. Systems that dispose of waste products. Piping systems that provide gas to stoves and furnaces, or supply air conditioning. CITC’s four-year training program prepares plumbers to do new construction as well as maintenance work safely and in harmony with applicable codes. Major topics include installing and servicing Potable Water Systems; Drain, Waste & Vent Systems; Basic Electricity; Medical Gas Piping; and Piping for Fuel Gas and Fuel Oil Systems.
Students will be required to have access to a computer or tablet device with a working camera and microphone. Additionally, all students will need to have access to a reliable internet source when classes begin in the fall. For additional information on the technical requirements for this program please contact the CITC office at (425) 454-2482.
Note: It is crucial that students have the required physical textbooks and class materials by the first day of class. Students will be instructed on how to purchase the required e-text(s) on the first day of class. A student who does not have all required e-texts, textbooks and materials by the end of the second week may be dismissed from class and charged with an absence. To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class.
CITC strives to offer a variety of class schedules and locations for students to select from. To ensure your place in a class of your choice CITC encourages your registration as soon as registration opens.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. If the class you have selected is full, you will be transferred into the next available class at the CITC facility nearest your home zip code.
PLUMBING 101: FALL QUARTER
Students will thoroughly review construction site safety and shop safety and are introduced to trade mathematics; safe use of basic hand and power tools; blueprint reading; rigging and are provided with an overview of plumbing careers, plumbing safety, and plumbing math. Includes OSHA 10. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
PLUMBING 102: WINTER QUARTER
Students are introduced to plumbing drawings; and learn about plastic pipe & fittings; copper pipe & fittings; cast iron pipe & fittings and related 2021 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments. Includes First Aid/CPR Training. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
PLUMBING 103: SPRING QUARTER
Students will learn about carbon steel pipe & fittings; plumbing fixtures; are introduced to drain, waste and venting (DWV) systems; and are introduced to water distribution systems and related 2021 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
| BOOKS - PLUMBING LEVEL 1 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | ISBN |
| NCCER Core Curriculum, 6th Edition, NCCERconnect with Pearson eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| NCCER Plumbing Level 1, 4th Edition, NCCERconnect with Pearson eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Illustrated Training Manual | 9781944366544 |
| Washington State Amendments | Available through L&I website |
| OPTIONAL TEXT - To purchase a soft cover textbook and NCCERconnect with e-text, use hyperlinked ISBN below or visit www.pearson.com | |
| Bundle ISBN - Textbook & NCCERconnect | |
| NCCER Core Curriculum, 6th Edition +NCCERconnect with Pearson eText | 978-0-13-429856-6 |
| NCCER Plumbing Level 1, 4th Edition + NCCERConnect with Pearson eText | 9780137310708 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 101 | FALL | 11 weeks | 90 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/22/2023 | 12/16/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/22 09/23 10/20 10/21 11/17/ 11/18 12/15 12/16 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 102 | WTR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/19/2024 | 03/16/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/19 01/20 02/16 02/17 03/15 03/16 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 103 | SPR | 11 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/19/2024 | 06/15/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/19 04/20 05/17 05/18 05/14 06/15 | $1,395 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 101 | FALL | 12 weeks | 90 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/22/2023 | 12/16/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/22 09/23 010/20 10/21 11/17 11/18 12/15 12/16 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 102 | WTR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/19/2024 | 03/16/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/19 01/20 02/16 02/17 03/15 03/16 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 103 | SPR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/19/2024 | 06/15/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/19 04/20 05/17 05/18 06/14 06/15 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 101A | FALL | 13 weeks | 72 hrs | Tue | 09/12/2023 | 12/12/2023 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 09/12 09/19 09/26 10/03 10/10 10/17 10/24 11/07 11/14 11/28 12/05 12/12 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 102A | WTR | 10 weeks | 72 hrs | Mon | 01/08/2024 | 03/18/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 01/08 01/22 01/29 02/05 02/12 02/26 03/04 03/11 03/18 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 103A | SPR | 10 weeks | 72 hrs | Mon | 04/08/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 04/08 04/15 04/22 04/29 05/06 05/13 05/20 05/27 06/03 06/10 06/17 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 101B | FALL | 12 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 09/14/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 09/14 09/21 09/28 10/05 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/02 11/09 11/16 11/30 12/07 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 102B | WTR | 11 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 01/04/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 01/04 01/11 01/18 01/25 02/01 02/08 02/15 02/22 02/29 03/07 03/14 03/21 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 103B | SPR | 10 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 04/11/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 04/11 04/18 04/25 05/02 05/09 05/16 05/23 05/30 06/06 06/13 06/20 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 101C | FALL | 12 weeks | 48 hrs | Thu | 09/14/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 09/14 09/21 09/28 10/05 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/02 11/09 11/16 11/30 12/07 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 102C | WTR | 12 weeks | 48 hrs | Thu | 01/04/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 01/04 01/11 01/18 01/25 02/01 02/08 02/15 02/22 02/29 03/07 03/14 03/21 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 103C | SPR | 11 weeks | 44 hrs | Thu | 04/11/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 04/11 04/18 04/25 05/02 05/09 05/16 05/23 05/30 06/06 06/13 06/20 | $1,835 |
PLUMBING 201: FALL QUARTER
Students will learn advanced plumbing math; reading commercial drawings; structural penetrations, insulation and fire stopping; installing and testing of DWV piping and related 2021 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
PLUMBING 202: WINTER QUARTER
Students will continue learning about installing and testing DWV piping; installing roof, floor and area drains; installing and testing water supply piping; types of valves; and related 2021 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments and will review green building practices.
PLUMBING 203: SPRING QUARTER
Students will learn about installing fixtures & valves; installing water heaters; basic electricity for plumbing; fuel gas and fuel oil systems; and related 2021 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments.
| BOOKS - PLUMBING LEVEL 2 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | ISBN |
| NCCER Plumbing Level 2, 4th Edition, NCCERconnect with Pearson eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Illustrated Training Manual | 9781944366544 |
| Washington State Amendments | Available through L&I website |
| OPTIONAL TEXT - To purchase a soft cover textbook and NCCERconnect with e-text, use hyperlinked ISBN below or visit www.pearson.com | |
| Bundle ISBN - Textbook & NCCERconnect | |
| NCCER Plumbing Level 2, 4th Edition + NCCERconnect with Pearson eText | 9780134274584 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 201 | FALL | 12 weeks | 90 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/15/2023 | 12/09/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/15, 09/16, 10/13, 10/14, 11/10, 11/11, 12/08, 12/09 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 202 | WTR | 9 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/12/2024 | 03/09/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/12 01/13 02/09 02/10 03/08 03/09 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 203 | SPR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/12/2024 | 06/08/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/12, 04/13, 05/10, 05/11, 06/07, 06/08 | $1,395 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 201 | FALL | 11 weeks | 90 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/29/2023 | 12/09/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9/29, 9/30,10/13, 10/14,11/10, 11/11, 12/8, 12/9 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 202 | WTR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/12/2024 | 03/09/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 1/12, 1/13, 2/9, 2/10, 3/8, 3/9 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 203 | SPR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/12/2024 | 06/08/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 4/12, 4/13, 5/10, 5/11, 6/7, 6/8 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 201A | FALL | 12 weeks | 72 hrs | Mon | 09/11/2023 | 12/04/2023 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 09/11 09/18 09/25 10/02 10/09 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/06 11/13 11/27 12/04 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 202A | WTR | 11 weeks | 72 hrs | Tue | 01/02/2024 | 03/19/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 01/02 01/09 01/16 01/23 01/30 02/06 02/13 02/20 02/27 03/05 03/12 03/19 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 203A | SPR | 10 weeks | 72 hrs | Tue | 04/09/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 04/09 04/16 04/23 04/30 05/07 05/14 05/21 05/28 06/04 06/11 06/18 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 201B | FALL | 12 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 09/14/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 09/14 09/21 09/28 10/05 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/02 11/09 11/16 11/30 12/07 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 202B | WTR | 11 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 01/04/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 01/04 01/11 01/18 01/25 02/01 02/08 02/15 02/22 02/29 03/07 03/14 03/21 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 203B | SPR | 10 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 04/11/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 04/11 04/18 04/25 05/02 05/09 05/16 05/23 05/30 06/06 06/13 06/20 | $1,835 |
PLUMBING 301: FALL QUARTER
Students will learn applied plumbing math; sizing & protecting water supply piping; potable water treatment and related 2021 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
PLUMBING 302: WINTER QUARTER
Students will learn types of venting; sizing DWV and storm systems; sewage pumps and sump pumps; and related 2021 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
PLUMBING 303: SPRING QUARTER
Students will learn about; corrosive-resistant waste piping; compressed air systems; service plumbing; and related 2021 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
| BOOKS - PLUMBING LEVEL 3 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | ISBN |
| NCCER Plumbing Level 3, 4th Edition, NCCERConnect with Pearson eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Illustrated Training Manual | 9781944366544 |
| Washington State Amendments | Available through L&I website |
| OPTIONAL TEXT - To purchase a soft cover textbook and NCCERconnect with e-text, use hyperlinked ISBN below or visit www.pearson.com | |
| Bundle ISBN - Textbook & NCCERconnect | |
| NCCER Plumbing Level 3, 4th Edition, + NCCERConnect with Pearson eText | 9780134279145 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 301 | FALL | 11 weeks | 90 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/15/2023 | 12/02/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/15 09/16 10/13 10/14 11/03 11/04 12/01 12/02 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 302 | WTR | 9 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/05/2024 | 03/09/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/05 01/06 02/09 02/10 03/08 03/09 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 303 | SPR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/12/2024 | 06/08/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/12 04/13 05/10 05/11 06/07 06/08 | $1,395 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 301A | FALL | 12 weeks | 72 hrs | Wed | 09/13/2023 | 12/06/2023 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 09/13 09/20 09/27 10/04 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/01 11/08 11/15 11/29 12/06 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 302A | WTR | 11 weeks | 72 hrs | Wed | 01/03/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 01/03 01/10 01/17 01/24 01/31 02/07 02/14 02/21 02/28 03/06 03/13 03/20 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 303A | SPR | 10 weeks | 72 hrs | Wed | 04/10/2024 | 06/12/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 04/10 04/17 04/24 05/01 05/08 05/15 05/22 05/29 06/05 06/12 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 301B | FALL | 12 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 09/14/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 09/14 09/21 09/28 10/05 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/02 11/09 11/16 11/30 12/07 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 302B | WTR | 11 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 01/04/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 01/04 01/11 01/18 01/25 02/01 02/08 02/15 02/22 02/29 03/07 03/14 03/21 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 303B | SPR | 10 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 04/11/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 04/11 04/18 04/25 05/02 05/09 05/16 05/23 05/30 06/06 06/13 06/20 | $1,835 |
PLUMBING 401: FALL QUARTER
Students will learn about business principles; skills for crew leaders; water pressure booster and recirculation systems and related 2021 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
PLUMBING 402: WINTER QUARTER
Students will learn about indirect and special waste installation procedures; hydronic and solar heating systems; various local, state and international codes; servicing piping systems, fixtures and appliances and related 2018 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
PLUMBING 403: SPRING QUARTER
Students will learn about private water supply well systems; private waste disposal systems; swimming pools & hot tubs; plumbing for mobile homes & mobile home parks and related 2018 Plumbing Code and Washington State Amendments. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
| BOOKS - PLUMBING LEVEL 4 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | ISBN |
| NCCER Plumbing Level 4 Trainee Guide, 4th Edition, NCCERConnect 2.0 with eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Illustrated Training Manual | 9781944366544 |
| Washington State Amendments | Available through L&I website |
| OPTIONAL TEXT - To purchase a soft cover textbook and NCCERconnect with e-text, use hyperlinked ISBN below or visit www.pearson.com | |
| Bundle ISBN - Textbook & NCCERconnect | |
| NCCER Plumbing Level 4, 4th Edition+ NCCERconnect with Pearson eText | 9780134279138 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 401 | FALL | 12 weeks | 90 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/08/2023 | 12/02/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/08 09/09 10/06 10/07 11/03 11/04 12/01 12/02 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 402 | WTR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/05/2024 | 03/02/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/05 01/06 02/02 02/03 03/01 03/02 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 403 | SPR | 9 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/05/2024 | 06/08/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/05 04/06 05/03 05/04 06/07 06/08 | $1,395 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 401 | FALL | 12 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 09/14/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 09/14 09/21 09/28 10/05 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/02 11/09 11/16 11/30 12/07 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 402 | WTR | 11 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 01/04/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 01/04 01/11 01/18 01/25 02/01 02/08 02/15 02/22 02/29 03/07 03/14 03/21 | $1,835 |
| Vancouver | 403 | SPR | 10 weeks | 72 hrs | Thu | 04/11/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 04/11 04/18 04/25 05/02 05/09 05/16 05/23 05/30 06/06 06/13 06/20 | $1,835 |
As a part of our dedication and commitment to training, we take pride in delivering top quality instructors. CITC’s instructors are highly skilled journey-level workers who bring their knowledge and years of trade experience into the classroom. All CITC instructors have been certified certification by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Terry Deems started in the trade in 1976 and became a CITC faculty member in 2007. CITC Instructor of the Year in 2015-2016.
Marc Koppang started in the trade in 1992. Joined the CITC faculty in 2020.
Yevgeniy Likhonin started in the trade in 2005. CITC graduate in 2009 and became a CITC faculty member in 2017. CITC Instructor of the Year in 2018-2019.
Kurt Sarkinen started in the trade 2000. CITC graduate in 2007 and became a CITC faculty member in 2016.
Robbie Stewart started in the trade in 1995. Completed his plumbing apprenticeship in 1999, and became a CITC faculty member in 2013. CITC Instructor of the Year in 2021-2022.
Steven Triggs started in the trade in 1997 and became a CITC faculty member in 2015.
Derrick Yancey started in the trade in 1996 and joined the CITC faculty in 2006.