Trade School in Orlando, FL
Plumbing Training Near Orlando, FL
4-month Plumbing program at Hyphen School. 10 minutes from Orlando. Weekend classes, 0% financing.
What You'll Learn
Hyphen School will train you to become a Plumber's Apprentice in 4 months. Classes run two days per week, which allow our students to continue working during their training as a plumber.
This program will build your foundational base as a plumber and prepare you for apprenticeship. After the four month program, you will continue your learnings on the job. At the 8,000 hour mark, you will have earned the required experience hours to become a licensed journeyman or plumber in the State of Florida.
Why Hyphen is Different
Hyphen offers one of the top eLearning platforms for Plumbing. Students attend in-person only two days per week while continuing their studies via our eLearning platform. Lectures are delivered online so students maximize hands-on training when they are on campus.
While many schools require students to spend 4 to 5 days per week on campus, Hyphen's eLearning platform allows students to graduate faster with less days in school. This means that students can graduate and become a Plumber's Apprentice within 4 months as compared to other schools whose programs are 12–24 months long. Even though students spend less time on campus and graduate faster, their knowledge and competency matches those of students who study full time for 12 to 24 months. Hyphen's placement rate is consistently over 95% within 3 months of graduation.
The faster, more efficient program means lower tuition for students. Hyphen's Plumbing program costs $7,450 while most technical schools charge over $18,000 for their Plumbing program.
Plumbing Careers Near Orlando
Orlando is the largest job market in Central Florida, with strong demand for HVAC and plumbing technicians in hospitality, healthcare, and commercial construction.
Plumber in the Orlando Area
- Entry level
- $40,000–$50,000/year in Central FL
- 5 years experience
- $55,000–$72,000/year
- 10+ years
- $75,000–$95,000+/year (master plumber or contractor)
Job outlook: Plumbing employment in Florida is expected to grow 5–7% through 2032, with strong demand driven by new housing starts and aging infrastructure repairs.
Florida Licensing Steps
- 1Complete a state-approved plumbing training program (covered by our program)
- 2Work 4 years as a plumbing apprentice under a licensed master plumber
- 3Pass the Florida Certified Plumber exam administered by Pearson VUE
- 4Submit application to Florida DBPR with experience documentation and insurance
A Day in the Life of a Plumber
- · Install water supply, drainage, and gas lines in new construction
- · Diagnose and repair leaks, clogs, and broken fixtures
- · Replace water heaters and upgrade bathroom and kitchen plumbing
- · Read blueprints and coordinate with general contractors
- · Ensure compliance with Florida Plumbing Code
Getting Here from Orlando
Our campus is just 3 miles north of downtown Orlando on I-4 at Lee Road. Our weekend-only schedule means Orlandostudents don't need to commute during the week.
Total Tuition
$7,455. This includes 4 months of instruction, a $2,450 Plumbing kit, all state board license and registration fees. We use the latest edition of Cengage's Plumbing textbooks which you can purchase from Amazon.
Only $2,650 is due at enrollment. The balance of tuition can be spread out over the 4 month program. This equates to $1,190 per month until graduation.
We do not offer federal student loans or financial aid. However, most students will attest that this program is one of the best bang-for-your-buck programs in Orlando. Most students recoup their tuition within six months after graduation when working as a Plumber's Apprentice or as a handyman.
Program Details
| Duration | 4 months (300 hours) |
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, 9am–7pm |
| Format | Hybrid (online lectures + campus hands-on) |
| Tuition | $7,455 |
| Kit Value | $2,450 included |
| Financing | 0% interest financing available |
| Prerequisites | No prior plumbing experience needed. High school diploma or GED by the time you graduate. |
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