This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Plumbing & Heating program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. For additional information, please visit the program webpage.

Program Safety & Physical Considerations

• High degree of self-discipline and focus needed for safety in and around equipment, hand tools, power tools and other equipment found in the industry
• Coordination ability to adjust actions in relation to other actions
• Physical strength and stamina with the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Have no fear of heights or working in closed spaces
• Ability to learn and work in environments including various chemicals, dust, dirt and debris, open flames, small spaces, interior or exterior work factors/environmental factors, scaffolding and ladders

 Essential Aptitudes Recommended

• Color discrimination
• Eye/hand/foot coordination
• Finger and manual dexterity
• Spatial acuity
• Motor coordination
• Ability to visualize in 3 dimensions

Reading & Language Arts Levels

• College Prep Reading and Language Arts
• 10-12 grade level textbooks
• Adequate oral and communication skills
• Technical reading and writing skills
• Ability to read and comprehend industry manuals and Code Book

Math Level

• Basic Math level
• College Prep Algebra and Geometry
• Ability to work with measurements
• Ability to work with fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion

End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test

• NOCTI

Industry Certifications

• Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program

Program Requirements & Related Costs

• Uniform requirements
  • Shirt: $14-16
  • Dickies Style 974/Lincoln Green work pants: $35
  • Work boots: $25-40

 Cooperative Education

• Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site

 Articulation Agreements

• Statewide Articulation Agreements

Other Skills

• Problem solving ability
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Attention to detail
• Customer Service skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to participate in job shadow and internship experiences in the field