IWCC Plumbing Technology — Vocational Training Program (Council Bluffs; Expansion Underway)

About This Opportunity

Iowa Western Community College's Plumbing Technology program provides vocational plumbing training for Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa residents at the Council Bluffs campus. The program covers residential and commercial plumbing systems, pipe fitting, fixture installation, drainage systems, and plumbing code compliance. Iowa has a separate plumbing licensing system from Nebraska — Iowa-side plumbers must be licensed under Iowa's plumbing and mechanical licensing requirements, which differ from Nebraska's Omaha Journeyman Plumber License. Training at IWCC in Council Bluffs is designed for students who will work and be licensed in Iowa, making it the more appropriate educational pathway for Pottawattamie County residents than commuting to MCC. IWCC's plumbing facilities are slated for expansion under the $55 million bond measure voters approved in November 2025 for a new Transportation & Trades building — meaning program capacity and facilities will improve significantly in the near future. Contact IWCC admissions at 712-325-3277 or admissions@iwcc.edu for current program details, credit requirements, and enrollment.

Who Can Apply

High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required. Iowa residents: $214/credit (in-district rate). Iowa E2E free tuition available for eligible Iowa residents. FAFSA available. Contact IWCC admissions: 712-325-3277 or admissions@iwcc.edu. Council Bluffs campus: 2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.