The Plumbing Instructor provides hands-on and classroom instruction for non-credit workforce training programs in the plumbing trade. The instructor prepares students for employment and advancement in the plumbing industry by teaching plumbing fundamentals, safety, tools and equipment, piping systems, plumbing drawings, installation practices, and industry standards. Courses may include NCCER curriculum and may be delivered in classroom and plumbing lab settings, including evening or weekend schedules.

• Deliver instruction in accordance with approved course outlines, learning objectives, and applicable NCCER curriculum requirements.
• Teach plumbing safety, tools and equipment, piping materials, fittings, valves, fixtures, water distribution systems, drainage systems, venting systems, and other trade-specific concepts appropriate to the course level.
• Introduce and reinforce applicable plumbing codes, standards, and industry requirements.
• Teach students to read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, schematics, and related technical documents.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, lab exercises, and hands-on learning activities.
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of plumbing tools, equipment, materials, and personal protective equipment.
• Supervise hands-on plumbing lab activities, including measuring, cutting, joining, assembling, installing, and testing piping and plumbing components.
• Evaluate student progress through written assessments, projects, performance profiles, and hands-on skills demonstrations.
• Administer and document NCCER knowledge and performance assessments when appropriately credentialed and assigned to do so.
• Maintain attendance, student records, assessment documentation, and other required program and NCCER records.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and productive classroom and laboratory environment.
• Support student success by promoting workforce readiness, quality workmanship, professionalism, and industry expectations.
• Communicate regularly with CPS staff regarding course progress, student performance, equipment needs, and safety concerns.
• Maintain current knowledge of plumbing codes, technologies, industry practices, safety standards, and workforce trends.
• Participate in required NCCER instructor certification, training, meetings, professional development, and program quality-assurance activities.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional plumbing industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with plumbing installation, maintenance, repair, piping systems, fixtures, hand and power tools, plumbing drawings, and applicable safety practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and industry standards.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain prior to instruction.

In Addition, Candidates Must Possess One or More of the Following:

• Completion of a registered plumbing or related apprenticeship;
• Journeyworker status in the plumbing or pipefitting trade;
• Current or previous state-issued plumbing license or other applicable trade credential;
• Associate degree or technical diploma in plumbing, mechanical systems, or a closely related field; or
• Equivalent combination of documented education, training, credentials, and substantial occupational experience acceptable to the College.

NCCER Requirements

For courses delivered as part of Brookdale's NCCER-accredited training programs, instructors must meet applicable NCCER instructor qualification requirements and successfully complete any required NCCER instructor certification or training. Instructors must maintain required credentials and comply with NCCER policies related to curriculum delivery, testing, performance evaluation, documentation, and program quality assurance.