About MET / HVAC / Plumbing
Start in a career that will ALWAYS be in demand!
Nearly every building has a plumbing and climate control system so skilled tradespeople are necessary to keep these systems operational. Those who work in the fields of engineering plumbing as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) enjoy problem solving, a variety of work, excellent pay, and lifelong employability. Both kinds of jobs will continue to exist in every community where there are people in buildings!
Explore Potential Careers
Studying MET / HVAC / Plumbing can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!
- Plumbing CAD Operator
- Fire Protection Designer
- Mechancal Plumbing Designer
- HVAC Construction Technician
- HVAC-Field Service Technician
- Installer, HVAC
- Building HVAC Technician
Program Options
Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
View Requirements in College Catalog
Required core courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
|---|
| ENGN 10A |
Introduction to Engineering: The Profession |
2 |
|
| ET 50 |
Technical Mathematics |
4 |
Prerequisite: ET 108B |
| ET 104 |
Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Manufacturing |
2 |
|
| ELEC 101 |
Electronics I: Essentials of Electronics - Measurements and Passive Circuits |
2.5 |
|
| PHYC 2A |
Introductory Physics |
3 |
|
| PHYC 2AL |
Introductory Physics Laboratory |
1 |
|
| PHYC 2B |
Introductory Physics |
3 |
|
| PHYC 2BL |
Introductory Physics Laboratory |
1 |
|
Total Units: 18.5
Choose one of the following Speech options:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
|---|
| CMST 12 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
3 |
|
| CMST 4 |
Group Communication |
3 |
|
Total Units: 3
Choose one of the following concentration OPTIONS:
OPTION 1: Computer Aided Drafting
REQUIRED COURSES:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
|---|
| CAD 180 |
Introduction to Technical Drawing |
1 |
|
| CAD 181 |
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting - CAD I |
2.5 |
|
| CAD 182 |
Engineering Detailing in Revit |
2.5 |
|
| CAD 184 |
Structural Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Revit |
2.5 |
|
| CAD 190 |
Part Modeling in SolidWorks |
2.5 |
|
| CAD 99A |
3D Printing & Solid Modeling |
1 |
|
| CAD 99B |
Advanced AutoCAD Techniques |
1 |
|
OPTION 2: HVACR and Engineered Plumbing Systems
REQUIRED COURSES:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
|---|
| ET 130 |
Applied Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineering Technology |
3 |
|
| ET 136A |
HVAC System Fundamentals |
2 |
|
| ET 136B |
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
2 |
|
| ET 139A |
Engineering Plumbing Systems |
3 |
|
| ET 139B |
Plumbing System Design Fundamentals |
3 |
|
| CAD 187 |
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Revit |
2.5 |
|
ELECTIVES
Choose 3 units from the following courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
|---|
| ENGN 24 |
Engineering Design Graphics |
3 |
|
| ENGN 38 |
Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies for Engineers |
3 |
|
| WELD 140 |
Manufacturing Processes |
3 |
|
Up to 3 units of course work can be taken from courses not on the above technical elective list with approval of an engineering advisor. These could include electronics courses, engineering courses or courses in other departments.
Total Units: 13 - 18.5
Overall Total Units: 34.5 - 40
View Requirements in College Catalog
Required courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
|---|
| ET 130 |
Applied Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineering Technology |
3 |
|
| ET 139A |
Engineering Plumbing Systems |
3 |
|
| ET 139B |
Plumbing System Design Fundamentals |
4 |
|
| CAD 187 |
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Revit |
2.5 |
|
Total Units: 11.5
View Requirements in College Catalog
Required courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
|---|
| ET 130 |
Applied Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineering Technology |
3 |
|
| ET 136A |
HVAC System Fundamentals |
2 |
|
| ET 136B |
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
2 |
|
| CAD 187 |
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Revit |
2.5 |
|
Total Units: 9.5
Transfer Options
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