Kempsville High – VO 8552: Plumbing and Heating

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This one-year course covers a wide variety of plumbing and heating applications. Students in the class learn about plumbing, piping, residential and commercial installations, hydronic heating, controls and solar technologies. A part of the course deals with pipe drafting and plan layout. Students will learn in a state- of-the-art lab and even help build a real house that is sold to benefit the Education Foundation. Graduates of this program are eligible for apprenticeship in the Plumbing and Heating trade as second-year apprentices. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.