Journeyman Plumber Exam Preparation

This course is designed to prepare students for the journeyman plumber examination by explaining general plumbing knowledge and concepts; installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, and the application of the Florida Building Code-Plumbing and Fuel Gas.

The course will review the main topics of the journeyman plumber exam in the areas of drain, waste & vent systems, isometrics & plan reading, plumbing math, storm & roof drainage, water supply & distribution, fixtures & fittings, as well as several practice tests for training purposes.

Upon completion of the continuing education course students will be provided with a Certificate of Course Completion.

Students interested in enrolling in our continuing education courses must understand that these courses are not designed or intended to qualify its participants for employment. They are intended solely for the avocation, personal enrichment, continuing education, and enjoyment of its participants. Continuing education courses are not prerequisite or provide credit toward any vocational program offered within the school.

South Florida Institute of Technology's Department of Continuing Education offers non-credit courses for people who want to update and increase their knowledge and skills in construction, allied health and technology, including professional development certification courses and test-preparation courses.

• Comprehensive exam preparation courses with exclusive test-taking strategies and in-class practice tests, so you are prepared and confident to take your chosen exam.
• Professional development courses needed for continued certification in your chosen profession.
• Workforce development training that the department describes as innovative, flexible and responsive to the needs of the diverse communities it serves.
• Founded in October 1997 and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) since February 2002, with campuses in Miami and Hialeah.
• Classroom instructor-to-student ratio does not exceed 1 to 30.

Participant must have at least three years of field experience in the trade or education equivalent or a combination of the two, but not more than one-half consisting of education equivalent.

Seminar assumes that the student has a basic understanding of plumbing theory and trade knowledge.

8:30am - 12:30pm (Saturday classes). Last published start date: July 11, 2026. Location: Miami Campus.

The school reserves the right to cancel classes for which there is insufficient enrollment and to make any schedule changes as necessary, including a change in time, days, location, or instructor.

Tuition. Tuition cost: $600.

Books. 7th Edition Florida Building Code 2023 (Building, Fuel Gas and Plumbing); Plumbing Basics for Contractors, 4th Edition.

Payment. Tuition cost must be paid at the time of registration. Acceptable types of payment are cash, money order, check, debit cards, and major credit cards. If books and supplies are required, they are not included in the tuition cost unless indicated in the course description.

Refunds. Tuition paid will be refunded if the student cancels prior to the first day of class; cancellation after the first day but prior to 40% completion results in a pro rata refund, and cancellation after completing 40% of the course results in no refund.

Where it leads. The course prepares students for the journeyman plumber examination, covering general plumbing knowledge; installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems; and the application of the Florida Building Code - Plumbing and Fuel Gas.

Please note. SFIT states that its continuing education courses are not designed or intended to qualify participants for employment, and it makes no statement that people who complete them are more likely to obtain employment in the field than people who do not.

In class. This is a classroom lecture course. Instructors provide study methods, techniques and class material, coach you on how to navigate the reference books, and give numerous practice questions for training purposes.

Books. Required books are the 7th Edition Florida Building Code 2023 volumes for Building, Fuel Gas and Plumbing (available from the ICC shop), and Plumbing Basics for Contractors, 4th Edition.

Payment and completion. Tuition must be paid at the time of registration by cash, money order, check, debit card or major credit card. Required books and supplies are not included in tuition unless the course description says so. On completion you receive a Certificate of Course Completion.