NPCC to offer basic plumbing class

Plumbing Basics will be offered through North Platte Community College’s Business and Community Education department beginning next month.

Class sessions are scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays April 5 through May 19 with the exception of April 12 and April 14 when there will not be any classes.

The course will provide a general overview of basic knowledge and hands-on skills associated with plumbing. It will prepare students to work under the guidance of a master plumber and take the state Journeyman Plumber Exam.

The class will be taught by Mark Franzen, master plumber.

The fee is $699. GAP funding may be available for qualified applicants. More information about GAP funding is available by calling (308) 345-8123.

Those interested in signing up for the class can do so online at bceregister.mpcc.edu, by calling Jeff Smeltzer at (308) 535-3687 or by emailing smeltzerj@mpcc.edu.