Building Institute of Central Kentucky

Plumbing Program

Lexington
Lexington, KY
Plumbing Program
Licensed by the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education: "Building Institute of Central Kentucky, Lexington, KY" appears on the KCPE FY26 (1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026) resident-school licence-renewal list. The school states it "is approved by the State of Kentucky to license students in half the time as compared to not going to a trade school". No institutional accreditation is claimed and none was found. It is operated by the Building Industry Association of Central KY, the trade association for the building and construction industry across 10 Central Kentucky counties.
One year. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6-9pm.
$8,000
The school names no certificate, diploma or award. It prepares students to file for the Kentucky journeyman licence — the earliest filing date is the day after graduation, and most students must first complete the state-mandated 12 or 24 months of on-the-job hours for their trade.
A $2,000 enrollment fee is charged.
Lexington — 650 Kennedy Road, Lexington, KY 40511. The school's entrance is on the far right side of the building. The school's banner on 2026-08-26 reads: enrolment for the Fall 2026 Plumbing programme is OPEN; enrolment for the Spring 2027 semester, which begins in January, will start soon.

Plumbing Program is a program offered by Building Institute of Central Kentucky in Lexington, KY. The program takes One year - Monday to Thursday evenings to complete, with a total tuition of $8,000.

Program Overview

Commercial and residential plumbing taught by instructors who are master-licensed, journeyman-licensed or company owners. Students learn tools such as video drain inspection and backflow testing, with in-class exercises and on-the-job learning aimed at the state licensing exam. Plumbing students get more lab time than Electrical students.

Admission Requirements and Process

No online application exists. The school's own FAQ: contact the school, meet in person to confirm the programme fits, then an enrolment contract is emailed for review, electronic signature and payment details. You can enrol at any age, but to be employed in the trade you must be 18 with a driver's licence and reliable transportation. A high school diploma or GED is NOT required, though you must be able to read, write and understand basic math. There are two entry points a year, September and January.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Submit Application
    Complete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
  2. 2
    Submit Transcripts
    Provide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
  3. 3
    Financial Aid
    Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.
    Complete FAFSA Application
  4. 4
    Enrollment
    Once accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.

Program Schedule

Monday to Thursday, 6pm-9pm. The school runs five continuous weeks, a one-week break, five more continuous weeks, another one-week break, then ends two to three weeks later. Students work in their trade during the breaks. No online classes are offered.

School Information

Building Institute of Central Kentucky
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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information

Total Program Tuition
≈ $8,000

$8000 for the entire programme. Tuition covers all classroom instruction plus textbooks, personal safety equipment, school supplies, field trips, lab fees, pre-graduation certificates like EPA608, and the tools and equipment used in the school.

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